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NATIONAL

Grade:
 F 
Nationwide Quitline: Minimal
National Media Campaign: None
Federal Coverage of Cessation Services: Minimal
Smoking Health Fund: None


Grade:
 D 

The United States signed the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on May 10, 2004, but it has not been sent to the Senate yet for ratification.


Grade:
 F 

On March 17, 2005, identical bills giving FDA the authority to regulate tobacco products were introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives. No action was taken on either bill in 2006.


Grade:
 F 
Tax rate per pack of 20: 39 cents




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