Congresswoman Jackie Speire has an anti-ecig article on the SFGate

[Crunchy2k]

It appears like her staff cut and pasted some older "E-cigs are a danger to young people"
anti-e-cigarette articles together and her name is on it. SFGate has a comment section.


sfgate.com/default/article/E-cigs-are-a-danger-to-young-people-5573958.php

 

[sonicdsl]

Jackie Speier D-CA

Campaign Contributions:

Retired $91,700
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products $66,125
Health Professionals $55,100
Lawyers/Law Firms $49,354
Retail Sales $44,050
Public Sector Unions $42,500
insurance $37,000
Building Trade Unions $33,500
Securities & Investment $32,900
Real Estate $28,950

Source: Opensecrets.org

 

[AgentAnia]

When you read these lists of contributors, bear in mind that the category "lawyers and lawfirms" is most often populated by lobbyists*, and remember which industry spends $billions to hire lobbyists. Just sayin'.

I'm also curious about Speier's legislative history. Nowhere on her website could I find any anti-smoking/tobacco bills she's authored or co-sponsored, until this (poorly named) SMOKE Act. Did some other CA congressperson, who may or may not have recently participated in a committee hearing, put her up to it? Inquiring minds want to know.

*"Lawer" sounds so much nicer than "lobbyist" as a revenue source, doesn't it?

 

[ClippinWings]

there is NO comment section, that I can see.

 

[wv2win]

Why is there always only a "D" beside every anti-vaping elected official at the federal level? It would be helpful if a few "R" at least came out with some favorable comments instead of silence. But silence is better than the alternative. I just don't get the "consistent" hate on vaping by the Dems.

Actually, one Congressman, Cliff Stearns, (R) Fl did come out with positive comments on vaping. He is the only one I am aware of and I believe he is no longer in congress.

 

[mooreted]

Both sides are corrupt. We need someone looking out for the people. As long as money equates to free speech and politicians can be bought, that will never happen. All we can do is try to look out for ourselves.

Sent from my easy chair using brain waves.

 

[Crunchy2k]

there is NO comment section, that I can see.

It is even on their mobile site. It took awhile to load on Verizon. Its at the bottom and powered by ViaFoura. Two comment so far.