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State of Tobacco Control 2013 (PDF)

Money emerges as the core theme in State of Tobacco Control 2013—specifically how states fail to invest in preventing and reducing tobacco use, and how the tobacco industry spends money to make more in profits at the expense of the health of the American
American Lung Association
added Jan 16, 2013 07:27
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Money at the Root of Nation's Tobacco Problem

annual "State of Tobacco Control" report reveals a tragic money trail leading to tobacco-caused death and disease that shows federal and state governments are largely failing to combat tobacco industry tactics, while diverting or misusing life-saving tob
American Lung Association
added Jan 16, 2013 07:22
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State of Tobacco Control 2013 - Did Your State Make The Grade?

Money at the Root of Nation's Tobacco Problem
American Lung Association
added Jan 16, 2013 06:53
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Tobacco Industry Continues to Spend Billions While Public Health Shortchanged

American Lung Association Annual "State of Tobacco Control Report" reveals tragic money trail leading to tobacco-caused death and disease; federal government largely failing to combat industry tactics
PR Newswire
added Jan 16, 2013 06:50
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[North Carolina] The Million Dollar Judges of 2012

Independent spending wreaked havoc on judicial elections and tested campaign finance laws in 2012 . . . North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby was re-elected with the help of more than $2.5 million ... North Carolina tobacco companies also chippe
Center for American Progress
added Jan 16, 2013 02:52
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In North Carolina, Dancing with Big Tobacco at the Inaugural Ball

North Carolina's leaders face a clear choice: Whose side are they on? Will they protect North Carolina's kids and health or Big Tobacco's profits? Will they follow the will of the voters or give the tobacco industry what it expects in return for its campa
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Jan 11, 2013 22:39
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[Europe] After Dalligate, Commission reappoints tobacco lobbyist to ethics panel

Philip Morris lawyer and former head of EC's legal services is retained on ethics panel. As head of the EC's legal services, Michel Petite signed the agreement to combat contraband and counterfeit cigarettes with Philip Morris International.
Malta Today (mt)
added Dec 31, 2012 09:28
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How big tobacco got its way in Florida Legislature [FREE FULL TEXT]

In 2009, tobacco lobbyists aggressively pushed a bill that drastically capped the amount four tobacco companies have to pay to appeal certain court judgments against them. The bill, SB 2198, was authored by Sen. Mike Haridopolos but written by the tobacc
Florida Times-Union
added Dec 31, 2012 11:07
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China poised to overhaul tobacco industry

China is formulating a new law that further intensifies efforts in enforcing a national ban on smoking in public places, says a joint announcement released by the State Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (SIQSAQ) and a numbe
SINA (cn)
added Dec 26, 2012 23:42
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Smoking out lawmakers on conflicts of interest?

A half-dozen senators who have been among the most vocal advocates for federal funding for smoking cessation -- including Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, and Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin of Illinois -- have direct or indirect investments i
Washington Times
added Dec 26, 2012 23:32
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