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[Vermont] State awarded $8.3 million in tobacco lawsuit
sets a precedent prohibiting unsubstantiated health claims. ... an important precedent applicable to many arenas of consumer protection ... the judge’s method for calculating violations perpetrated by a continually published website turns over a new leaf
Jun 6, 2013
VTDigger.org
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The lawsuit was brought by the Vermont Attorney General’s Office in 2005 and focused on Reynolds’ Eclipse cigarette brand. The amount of the fine was announced Tuesday by Judge Dennis Pearson, who ruled in March 2010 that the advertising claims for Ecli
Jun 6, 2013
Winston-Salem (NC) Journal
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Jun 6, 2013 09:06
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[Asia, Korea - South] Smokers to be ineligible for Air Force pilots
Air Force said Wednesday it has decided to disqualify smokers from applying for its pilot selection test, drawing controversy over its legality and fairness. Starting next month, applicants who test positive for nicotine will not be eligible for fligh
Jun 6, 2013
Yonhap News Agency (kr)
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Jun 5, 2013 17:25
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[UK] Bristol MP Recognised by World Health Organisation for Anti-Smoking Work; Health Minister Backs his Campaign for Plain Packs (Stephen Williams MP)
WHO commended Stephen on his 'exceptional contribution to tobacco control at both the national and European level by leading the fight against tobacco and savings lives of your citizens.' Stephen Williams was nominated for the award by ASH and Smokefre
Jun 5, 2013
Stephen Williams MP - Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:59
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[UK] Stephen Williams MP wins award for anti-smoking work
Mr Williams was awarded a WHO World No Tobacco Day award for the European region, for his years of campaigning. His work has included pressing for a ban on smoking in public places. Mr Williams was 13 when his father passed away.
Jun 5, 2013
BBC Online
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Jun 6, 2013 10:56
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[UK] HM Revenue and Customs 'missing cigarette smuggling targets'
HM Revenue and Customs has failed to meet any of its targets on reducing the smuggling of illicit tobacco into the UK, a Whitehall watchdog has said. The National Audit Office said HMRC's latest strategy, launched in 2011, had so far prevented losses of
Jun 5, 2013
BBC Online
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Jun 6, 2013 10:53
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[Pennsylvania] Lawmakers push to expand state's indoor smoking ban law to more places
Jun 5, 2013
Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News
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Jun 6, 2013 10:45
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[Pennsylvania] Indoor smoking ban: Lawmaker says he's been promised a committee vote on his bill
An effort to expand the state's Clean Indoor Air Act to include all bars, casinos and private clubs, along with other establishments exempted from the law, could gain traction in the state House this year. View full sizeLegislation that would require sm
Jun 5, 2013
Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News
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Jun 6, 2013 10:40
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[Pennsylvania] Should the ban on smoking indoors expand?
When the act was passed, it was controversial among businesses and smokers alike. Yet some establishments that were exempt still banned smoking anyway. Now state lawmakers are looking to expand what was started in 2008, putting everyone on the same page
Jun 5, 2013
Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News
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[Pennsylvania] Lawmaker wants to ban all indoor smoking in PA
Rep. Mario Scavello (R., Monroe) has introduced a bill that would eliminate exemptions to the Clean Indoor Air Act that has allowed smoking in some bars, casinos, social clubs and hotel rooms.
Jun 5, 2013
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