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Dr. David Kessler

Former Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration

Cards: Political Access to the White House | Public Support | Regulatory Control

Dr. David Kessler is the former Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. He began looking at the regulation of nicotine as a drug and convinced the White House to take action. With the help of whistleblower Jeff Wigand, Kessler began to study manipulation of nicotine levels by cigarette companies. He has been opposed to a national settlement or any immunity for the tobacco industry.

Dr. David Kessler
See also: Government Time Line | Interview Excerpt | Michael Moore Interview | Jeff Wigand