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[Oklahoma] TOBACCO LOBBYISTS
According to Oklahoma Ethics Commission records, 11 individuals are registered to lobby the Oklahoma State Legislature on behalf of tobacco companies or tobacco industry trade associations in 2012. Most of these individuals have also registered to lobby l
Oct 2, 2012
tobaccomoney.com (OK)
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Oct 2, 2012 17:52
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New website shows tobacco contributions to Oklahoma lawmakers
The tobacco industry has given more than $242,000 to Oklahoma lawmakers, according to a new website. The website, www.tobaccomoney.com, also encourages lawmakers and legislative candidates in Oklahoma to sign a pledge to not accept campaign contribution
Oct 2, 2012
The Oklahoman
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Oct 2, 2012 17:48
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Breaking News: Tobacco Interests Spent Nearly $137 Million In The Last Ten Years To Influence Legislative Policy and Elections In California
Tobacco interests spent a total of $49 million during the first 18 months of the 2011-2012 election cycle to influence elections, legislators and policies in California, according to a recent report by the American Lung Association in California's Center
Sep 26, 2012
PR Newswire
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Oct 2, 2012 16:55
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[Jamaica] FORRESTER: There should be no ethical dilemma about donations from the tobacco industry
The question placed on the That's a wrap discussion agenda was whether it was morally wrong to accept donations from tobacco companies. . . . implementing the FCTC provisions is a non-negotiable commitment that we neglect at our peril. Indeed, that shoul
Sep 26, 2012
Jamaica Observer (jm)
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Sep 26, 2012 14:16
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Tobacco Interests Spent Nearly $137 Million In The Past Year To Influence Legislative Policy And Elections In California
Tobacco interests spent a total of $49 million during the first 18 months of the 2011-2012 election cycle to influence elections, legislators and policies in California, according to a recent report by the American Lung Association in California's Center
Sep 26, 2012
PR Newswire
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Sep 26, 2012 14:02
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[Oregon] Anti-tobacco lobby leaders criticize Roberts and Roblan
Anti-tobacco advocates are criticizing both 5th District state senate candidates for accepting campaign cash from America's biggest tobacco company.
Sep 17, 2012
The World (Coos Bay, OR)
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Sep 17, 2012 22:50
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[Nebraska] National anti-tax figure lights up Omaha's cigarette tax fight
In a ”Dear Councilmember” letter dated September 10 Norquist writes “during this anemic economic recovery, the last thing our elected officials should look to do is raise taxes…" Councilman Chris Jerram, who is pushing the cigarette tax, tells Nebraska W
Sep 13, 2012
Watchdog.org (Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity)
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Sep 14, 2012 07:23
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[California] Unleashing the Campaign Contributions of Corporations
The question is whether this analysis will hold in the new age of easy money. Or whether money will have the same sway in national politics as it did with the tobacco tax proposition in California.
Aug 29, 2012
New York Times
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Aug 29, 2012 20:33
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[Florida] For Big Givers, Cash and Clout Arrive Together
A cigar tent courtesy of the American Action Network, which will spend millions defending the House Republican majority this year, will shelter smokers at a "Liberty Pavilion."
Aug 26, 2012
New York Times
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Aug 27, 2012 23:10
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Campaign against Missouri cigarette tax hike gears up
Missouri Supreme Court approves ballot wording for initiatives
Aug 16, 2012
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
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Aug 16, 2012 12:56