I feel a blogwatch

On my shoulder

And the touch of a world that is older…

 

Hit & Run: “Yesterday the Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation giving the Food and Drug Administration sweeping authority to regulate the production and marketing of tobacco products. The bill incorporates the restrictions the FDA tried to impose unlilaterally under David Kessler, including a ban on color and pictures in print ads. It gives the FDA the authority to prevent the introduction or promotion of demonstrably safer tobacco products if it thinks they will ultimately be bad for “the population as a whole.” And it protects Philip Morris’ position as the market leader by restricting competition through regulatory burdens and limits on advertising (which is why the No. 1 cigarette maker supports the bill and its competitors oppose it).”

 

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Hulk’s Diary: Hee! “Here you can read diary about Hulk!” Lots of fun. Via every comics blogger and his momma.

 

Julian Sanchez announces the next DC Blogorama, Thursday the 29th at Rendezvous Lounge in Adams Morgan. Hope to see you there!