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[California] CDC: Smoking is “70% higher in the LGBT community,” burdens healthcare system | VIDEO

Dr. Tim McAfee, director of the CDC’s Office on Smoke and Health, also spoke to San Diego Gay & Lesbian News about the horrific statistics showing that smoking is “70% higher in the LGBT community” than in the straight world. “This is a big, big health
San Diego (CA) Gay and Lesbian News
added Apr 2, 2013 15:36
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[Colorado] Boulder begins enforcement of Pearl Street Mall smoking ban today

Boulder officially began enforcing the city's Pearl Street Mall smoking ban Monday, more than two months after it became illegal to light up along the popular shopping district, and a little more than a week after "No Smoking" signs finally went up.
Boulder (CO) Daily Camera
added Apr 2, 2013 12:56
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[California] VIDEO: State lawmakers consider banning smoking inside people's homes

What you do in the privacy of your own home might not be just your business anymore. That's if California Assemblyman Marc Levine pushes his smoking ban through into law.
Eyewitness News CBS29 (KBAK, KBFX) IBakersfield, CA)
added Apr 2, 2013 12:26
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[New York] McFEATTERS: Cig tax hike ‘protects’ poor

Out of concern for the health of the poor, New York City plans to jack up the price of cigarettes and cigarillos. The rich are still free to smoke themselves into an early grave. Mayor Michael “He Knows What’s Best For You” Bloomberg sent legislation to
Boston (MA) Herald
added Apr 2, 2013 00:26
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[Canada, USA, Washington] CROWLEY: Tobacco smuggling jeopardizes border traffic

According to research for my institute, the illegal tobacco trade is clearing about $75 million a year in the 401 corridor alone. That attracts organized crime in a big way and generates ancillary activities such as bulk cash smuggling and money launderin
Vancouver (BC) Sun (ca)
added Apr 1, 2013 09:51
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[Louisiana] Questions about cigarette tax proceeds

The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, a Baton Rouge-based public research group, said Gov. Bobby Jindal expects a $1.05 per cigarette pack increase to generate an additional $277 million a year in excise taxes. “The administration may be usi
Baton Rouge (LA) Advocate
added Apr 1, 2013 09:23
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[Kentucky] SCHALK: Higher tobacco tax wouldn't solve any of Ky's problems

tobacco tax increases have very real fiscal implications not only for National Taxpayers Union's 2,900 members in Kentucky but also for economic activity across the state. Lawmakers should stop chasing illusory tax hikes and start pursuing honest reforms.
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
added Apr 1, 2013 08:48
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[New Hampshire] Letter: Keep tobacco control on track

the public health protection this law provides from the deceitful tactics of the tobacco industry is now being threatened by some members of Congress, who want to exempt many cigars from regulation. Cigars cause disease and death. Just like cigarettes, th
Concord (NH) Monitor
added Apr 2, 2013 00:13
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[New Hampshire] Letter: Keep tobacco control on track

the public health protection this law provides from the deceitful tactics of the tobacco industry is now being threatened by some members of Congress, who want to exempt many cigars from regulation. Cigars cause disease and death. Just like cigarettes, th
Concord (NH) Monitor
added Apr 2, 2013 00:13
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[New York] Bloomberg: 6,000 more bars and restaurants in NYC since 2003 smoking ban

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said there's strong economic proof that the 2003 Smoke-Free Air Act is responsible for a 47 percent surge in the number of restaurants and bars in the city. The 6,000 additional restaurants and bars are responding to a demand from
Staten Island (NY) Advance
added Apr 1, 2013 10:00
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