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• Tobacco bill draws strange allies 

Jump to full article: Omaha (NE) World Herald, 2010-02-06
Author: Martha Stoddard WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

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A proposal to make it illegal for youngsters to use or possess tobacco in Nebraska created some strange bedfellows.

Both the American Cancer Society and Reynolds American (formerly RJ Reynolds Tobacco) backed the bill introduced by State Sen. Arnie Stuthman of Platte Center.

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Friday on Legislative Bill 886. The committee took no immediate action.

Under the bill, youngsters under age 18 could be charged with infractions for using or possessing cigarettes or other tobacco products.

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