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The U.S. Congress is close to reaching consensus on whether the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) should regulate tobacco and cigarette products. The legislation would authorize FDA to regulate nicotine and other ingredient levels, as well as force greater disclosure of the contents of tobacco products. The bills do not mandate a total ban on nicotine but proponents see this as a move toward making cigarettes safer. Some say making cigarettes safer would remove the incentive for many to quit the habit. Is federal regulation warranted here? Should the U.S. government exert greater control over tobacco and cigarette products?
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