Obama’s year in regulations excerpt from link above: E-cigarette rules —The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) electronic cigarette rules have set off an intense regulatory battle on Capitol Hill. The FDA faces pressure from Republicans and Democrats, as well as health and industry lobbying groups, over the e-cigarette rules it sent to the White House for final approval this fall. The Obama administration fears e-cigarettes could attract a new generation of youth smokers. But Republicans and industry groups say they could also help ween smokers off more harmful traditional cigarettes. The e-cigarette rules could help contribute to President Obama’s legacy on tobacco. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
