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Tobacco ruling goes up in smoke, Supreme Court limits FDA power
The Supreme Court ruled the FDA lacks authority to regulate tobacco as a drug, placing Congress responsible for any tobacco rules. The decision halts a Clinton era push but leaves ongoing lawsuits and potential large damages from tobacco cases unresolved. A San Francisco verdict awarded ex-smoker plaintiffs $1.72 million.
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