Comment to Government of the Northwest Territories Regarding Restricting the Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes and Vapor Products

As lawmakers attempt to regulate modified risk tobacco products (MRTP), it is imperative that they understand that the federal government recognizes that tobacco products exist on a spectrum of harm and, since 2009, has offered manufacturers the ability to provide information to market tobacco products as less harmful.

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Comment to Government of the Northwest Territories Regarding Restricting the Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes and Vapor Products

As lawmakers attempt to regulate modified risk tobacco products (MRTP), it is imperative that they understand that the federal government recognizes that tobacco products exist on a spectrum of harm and, since 2009, has offered manufacturers the ability to provide information to market tobacco products as less harmful.

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TAXPAYERS PROTECTION ALLIANCE FOUNDATION ON AMERICAN INNOVATION AND CHOICE ONLINE ACT MARKUP

As the markup of the American Choice & Innovation Online Act begins today, the Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) continues to highlight the negative outcomes for both businesses and consumers contained in this legislation.

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TAXPAYERS PROTECTION ALLIANCE FOUNDATION ON AMERICAN INNOVATION AND CHOICE ONLINE ACT MARKUP

As the markup of the American Choice & Innovation Online Act begins today, the Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) continues to highlight the negative outcomes for both businesses and consumers contained in this legislation.

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Recent Testimony on Tobacco Harm Reduction and Taxation

Lindsey Stroud, the Director of TPA’s Consumer Center, was busy testifying on tobacco harm reduction and taxation of vapor products. In fact, last week, she provided testimony in two states (New Hampshire and Washington). In New Hampshire, Stroud joined the Senate Ways and Means Committee to discuss Modified Risk Tobacco Products (MRTP) and the importance of recognizing products exist on a spectrum of harm and that reduced risk products should be subject to less, if any, taxation. In Washington, Stroud provided the numbers on current tobacco taxation in the state.

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Recent Testimony on Tobacco Harm Reduction and Taxation

Lindsey Stroud, the Director of TPA’s Consumer Center, was busy testifying on tobacco harm reduction and taxation of vapor products. In fact, last week, she provided testimony in two states (New Hampshire and Washington). In New Hampshire, Stroud joined the Senate Ways and Means Committee to discuss Modified Risk Tobacco Products (MRTP) and the importance of recognizing products exist on a spectrum of harm and that reduced risk products should be subject to less, if any, taxation. In Washington, Stroud provided the numbers on current tobacco taxation in the state.

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TAXPAYERS PROTECTION ALLIANCE FOUNDATION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES APP SECURITY PROJECT

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) is pleased to announce its latest initiative: The App Security Project. This new project will inform the American people about the government’s role in regulating the many connected devices that millions of Americans depend on every day.

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TAXPAYERS PROTECTION ALLIANCE FOUNDATION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES APP SECURITY PROJECT

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Foundation (TPAF) is pleased to announce its latest initiative: The App Security Project. This new project will inform the American people about the government’s role in regulating the many connected devices that millions of Americans depend on every day.

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