Durbin, Krishnamoorthi propose new fees on e-cigarettes to cover health, safety measures

The federal government would impose a fee on e-cigarette manufacturers and importers to help fund prevention programs under a plan proposed by two Illinois lawmakers. The plan, sponsored by Sen Dick Durbin, D-Ill. and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, would establish a quarterly user fee under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which would direct the […]