Congressional Priorities

Cigar Smokers Resist Possible FDA Rules, Reuters
“Legislation sponsored by Republican Representative Bill Posey and Democratic Senator Bill Nelson would carve out from the 2009 law an exception for “traditional large and premium cigars.” That would include those wrapped in leaf tobacco with no filter and weighing “at least six pounds per 1,000 count.” The language is too imprecise for health advocates, who say it allows for candy-flavored cigars if they are large enough, for example.”
Keith’s note: The next time you stop to ponder whether Florida’s congressional delegation is spending sufficient time focusing on things such as space, not raising your taxes, etc., just remember what Sen. Nelson, Rep. Posey think is worth their time: protecting the rights of “traditional large and premium” cigar smokers.