Patrick Reynolds , whose grandfather founded the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. , said the passage of the bill `` marks the diminished clout of the tobacco lobby on the Hill . '' President Obama signs bill putting tobacco under FDA control . The bill is a victory for Philip Morris , anti - tobacco advocate says . Grandson of R.J. Reynolds says : Bill marks ` ` diminished clout '' of tobacco lobby .
President Obama signs bill putting tobacco under FDA control . The bill is a victory for Philip Morris , anti - tobacco advocate says . Grandson of R.J. Reynolds says : Bill marks ` ` diminished clout '' of tobacco lobby .