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[Indiana] LETTER: Indy's ban on electronic cigarettes is absurd

I informed her that smoke/fog machines in nightclubs in Indy are simply a larger version of my “e-cig” but are allowed without issue. Any reasonable person can see the absurdity of that, but sadly reason is not a prerequisite for office.
Indianapolis (IN) Star
added Jun 5, 2013 17:20
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[California, Minnesota] Governor Dayton signs bill to prevent more than 47700 kids from smoking

Members of the Raise it for Health coalition, a group of Minnesota's leading health and nonprofit organizations, joined Governor Mark Dayton today at a ceremonial signing of the bill that increases Minnesota's cigarette tax. Minnesota Commissioner of Heal
PR Newswire
added Jun 5, 2013 10:28
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Establishment of a Public Docket: Possible Role of Independent Third Parties in Industry-Sponsored Tobacco Product Research

a public docket for interested parties to submit to FDA comments on the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recommendation regarding third-party governance of industry-sponsored tobacco product research.
Regulations.gov
added Jun 5, 2013 08:57
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Tobacco Products, User Fees, Requirements for the Submission of Data Needed to Calculate User Fees for Domestic Manufacturers and Importers of Tobacco Products

this proposed rule that would require domestic tobacco product manufacturers and importers to submit information needed to calculate the amount of user fees assessed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act). The United States Departme
Regulations.gov
added Jun 5, 2013 08:55
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Tobacco Product Analysis; Scientific Workshop; Request for Comments

announcing a scientific workshop to obtain input on the chemical analysis of tobacco products. The analyses of tobacco products include developing test methods and evaluating method performance to ensure the results of the analyses are reliable and accura
Regulations.gov
added Jun 5, 2013 08:53
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[UK] U.K. advises smokers to use nicotine products to try to quit

Britain's independent health watchdog says for people who can't quit smoking cold turkey, it's OK to use nicotine products to help them cut down.
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 5, 2013 07:35
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[UK] Smokers urged to 'cut down' rather than quit

New guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) recommends that some people should try to limit their smoking while using nicotine gum and skin patches as a supplement, instead of simply giving up the habit.
Electronic Telegraph (uk)
added Jun 5, 2013 07:21
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Secondhand Smoke Causes Longer Hospitalization in Infants with Respiratory Infections

Smoke exposure puts infants with family history of allergies at higher risk for severe infection
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
added Jun 6, 2013 09:51
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[Vermont] Tobacco Giant R.J. Reynolds Ordered to Pay the State $8 Million in Penalties and to Stop Deceptive Advertising

In the latest ruling, Judge Pearson concluded that Reynolds should be required to pay substantial civil penalties for its violations and that an additional injunction should issue against Reynolds to prevent similar conduct by Reynolds in marketing other
Vermont Office of the Attorney General
added Jun 6, 2013 08:58
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AARC Mourns Loss Of Lautenberg, Supporter Of Airline Smoking Ban

AARC is mourning the loss of Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), whose roots with the American Association for Respiratory Care run deep because of the airline smoking legislation he sponsored. The AARC championed a ban of smoking on airlines back in the late
Sacramento (CA) Bee
added Jun 5, 2013 17:33
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