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H.R. 1639 / S.1461 - Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011
Cigar Rights of America has a good link for this. Let's do our part to protect our rights as adult cigar enthusiasts.
Cigar Rights of America has a good link for this. Let's do our part to protect our rights as adult cigar enthusiasts.
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http://capwiz.com/cigarrights/issues/alert/?alertid=54019671
But That's especially scary! I hope this doesn't make it through
My other senator took 3 months to answer and it was a vague robo letter that didn't even reference the subject, of course that senator is Patty Murray labeled one of the dumbest Senators in the senate.
Dear Mr. Wilson, Thank you for contacting me regarding the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act (S. 1461). As always, I value your input and strive to keep you updated on the important issues facing our country today. As you may know, Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) introduced S. 1461 on August 1, 2011. This bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act by exempting traditional large and premium cigars from regulations and user fees assessed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for purposes of regulating tobacco products. S. 1461 would exempt from regulation large and premium cigars wrapped solely in leaf tobacco, contains no filter, and weighs at least 6 pounds per 1,000 count. I understand your concerns for small business owners who fear strict regulations from the FDA. As a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business, I believe that small businesses are the engines that keep our economy running by spurring innovation and creating jobs, and we must continue to help them succeed. In this period of economic uncertainty, I believe that keeping taxes and regulatory burdens low is one of the most powerful ways to restore investment, job growth, and the financial stability of our economy. Currently, S. 1461 is under review by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. While I am not a member of this committee, should this legislation come before the full Senate for debate, I will review it with your concerns in mind. Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me or visit my website at www.scottbrown.senate.gov. Sincerely, Scott P. Brown United States Senator
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"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
this would save billions every year and clear out cells in prison of minor nonviolent drug offenders. maybe those people will get the help they need instead of just throwing them in a room.
throwing the town drunk in jail overnight wont lead him to sobriety. treating the addiction has a way better chance.
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
As you may know, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 (S. 1461) was introduced in the Senate on August 1, 2011. This legislation would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt cigars from regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). S. 1461 was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee for further consideration. Though I am not a member of that committee, you may be certain that I will keep your views in mind should S. 1461 or other relevant legislation be considered by the full Senate.
I appreciate having the opportunity to represent you in the United States Senate. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.