US Senate Appropriations Cmte approves bill urging FDA to issue "deeming" regulation for unregulated tobacco products, including e-cigarette

sanjosse;6037853 said:

zoiDman;6028961 said:

Just curious.

What role does the United States Surgeon General play in all of this if any?

What are VADM. Regina Benjamin's views on e-Cigarettes and e-liquids in their Current form?

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zoiDman,

I agree, it would be nice to know where she stands on this issue. Here's her bio's opening paragraph (relevant in bold);

Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA is the 18th Surgeon General of the United States. As America’s Doctor, she provides the public with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and the health of the nation. Dr. Benjamin also oversees the operational command of 6,500 uniformed public health officers who serve in locations around the world to promote, and protect the health of the American People.

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I did a search on their website, and didn't find anything related to e-cigs or electronic cigarettes. So I think it's time to ask her. Unfortunately, since she doesn't have an email address, the only way to contact her is by the following means;

Fax: 240-453-6141
Telephone: 240-276-8853

Mailing address:
Tower Building
Plaza Level 1, Room 100
1101 Wooton Parkway
Rockville MD 20852

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