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Bill passes requiring safer-burning cigarettes 

Jump to full article: Palm Beach (FL) Post, 2008-04-28
Author: DWAYNE ROBINSON Palm Beach Post Staff Writer

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Legislation that would mandate safer-burning cigarettes designed to reduce home fires will soon land on Gov. Charlie Crist's desk.

On Monday, the Senate unanimously approved new cigarette standards for tobacco companies, following the House's lead Friday.

Graphic What are fire-safe cigarettes?

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