WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following press release:
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif., today introduced legislation that would curb the rising abuse of nitrous oxide-related products among young Americans.
"Companies need to be held accountable for predatory advertising that pushes these addictive products to kids," Wyden said. "This is a public health issue, and just like I took on Big Tobacco years ago, I'm going to be on the forefront of protecting kids and consumers."
"Our measure cracks down on companies' deceptive marketing of nitrous oxide," said Blumenthal. "These companies are taking a page out of Big Tobacco's playbook, targeting kid...