Henry Waxman is an American politician. He has represented California's 30th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1975. Waxman, a Democrat, is considered to be one of the most influential liberal members of Congress. He serves the famous cities of West Hollywood, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, and parts of the city of Los Angeles. With the Democrats' victory in the 2006 midterm elections, Waxman became chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
The Return of Big Tobacco
by Dan Croak
05.01.07 | The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act will authorize the FDA to regulate tobacco. However, it will not help "prevent smoking" nor it will "control tobacco" favorably for public health. Phillip Morris strongly supports the legislation and the head of the FDA opposes it. Something is wrong here.