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Sparring continues in fight over health warnings in alcohol ads

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Rep Joseph Kennedy II and Sen Strom Thurmond introduced in the House and Senate a measure that would require all alcoholic beverage advertising to include one of five health warnings on a rotating basis. In a Senate subcommittee meeting on the proposal, its proponents argued that advertising is the major source of alcohol education, and that alcohol ads associate alcohol with friends, health and success. Advertisers, broadcasters and representatives of the alcoholic beverage industry asserted that alcohol advertising does not contribute to alcohol-related problems such as fetal alcohol syndrome or underage drinking.

Advertising, Alcoholic beverage industry, Advertising law, Thurmond, Strom, Kennedy, Joseph P., II

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Democrats' measures would boost FDA policing powers

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Congressional Democrats have proposed bills seeking to increase FDA enforcement powers, but the Bush administration is trying to prevent passage of such legislation. Congressmen such as Senator Edward Kennedy want to give FDA improved inspection authority and subpoena power over drug and food products. FDA would also have its powers expanded such as for seizure and embargo.

Regulation of agricultural marketing, Narcotics, Control of, Narcotics control, Powers and duties, United States. Congress, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Food adulteration and inspection, Food inspection

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