Fight over federal agency pits medicine vs. NRA; funding for research on firearms injuries at issue

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The National Rifle Assn is lobbying for the elimination of funding for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control's (NCIPC's) firearm-related research program. The NCIPC's $46 million budget would be reduced by 5%, equal to $2.6 million. The American Medical Assn, the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other physicians groups support the NCIPCs firearm-related research.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Small Arms Manufacturing, Small Arms, Admin. of public health programs, Public Health Service, Membership organizations, not elsewhere classified, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations), Membership Organizations NEC, Health aspects, Firearms, Associations, National Rifle Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians

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AMA, other groups urge president to regulate tobacco

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The American Medical Assn (AMA) plus other health and medical organizations urged US Pres Bill Clinton to restrict the advertising and sale of cigarettes to individuals under 18 years of age. The AMA has alway supported the prohibition of tobacco product advertisements, especially advertising aimed at children. A survey of 800 registered voters found that the majority support advertising bans and health warnings.

Advertising, Advertising and Related Services, Interpretation and construction, Advertising services, Advertising law

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FDA urged to keep pushing tobacco control: AMA reaffirms support for regulating nicotine as drug

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The American Medical Association (AMA) has reaffirmed its support for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) efforts to regulate nicotine, particularly among children. The AMA is also prepared to oppose congressional attempts to weaken an FDA rule requiring retailers to check for proof of age for over-the-counter sales of tobacco products.

Laws, regulations and rules, Social policy, Tobacco industry, United States. Food and Drug Administration

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