And some anti-smoking groups appeared to have lost their focus.
Anti-smoking groups said the report pointed to the impact of higher taxes.
Comprehensive legislation would not have been possible without the work of anti-smoking groups.
The trend has also raised concern among anti-smoking groups, who fear that the products may lead young people to the real thing.
And anti-smoking groups say the next step should be by the White House.
Anti-smoking groups are right to raise questions when someone working for the cigarette industry takes so pivotal a role.
He has also pointed out that he met anti-smoking groups over the same period.
Anti-smoking groups believe that this system keeps the price of cigarettes higher than it would be otherwise.
Anti-smoking groups said they expected California's ban, the most sweeping in the country, to inspire other states.
Anti-smoking groups say there is a direct correlation between how members vote on tobacco issues and the amount of money they receive from the industry.