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Cigarettes and Slush Puppies

Tobacco companies pay stores billions each year to ensure their products are advertised heavily, displayed prominently and priced cheaply to attract kids and keep current tobacco users hooked. One of the tactics tobacco companies and stores use is to pla
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Oct 19, 2012 16:56
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Illinois More than Doubles Cigarette Tax

$1-a-pack hike will save lives, bolster state Medicaid program
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added May 30, 2012 18:45
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Another Low for Tobacco: Kitty Litter in Cigars

View a slideshow of these cigars and their filters.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Mar 4, 2013 16:10
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U.S. Judge Orders Tobacco Companies to Admit Deception and Tell the Truth to the American People

Today's ruling is a critical step toward ending decades of tobacco industry deception that has resulted in millions of premature deaths, untold suffering and billions in health care costs. Requiring the tobacco companies to finally tell the truth is a sm
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Nov 27, 2012 21:57
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Cigarettes and Slush Puppies

One of the tactics tobacco companies and stores use is to place tobacco ads and product displays at kids' eye level or near candy. They also mingle tobacco ads with those for other products that appeal to kids, such as Slush Puppie drinks.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Nov 7, 2012 13:32
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President’s Plan to Increase Tobacco Tax Will Prevent Kids from Smoking and Save Lives

It is great news for our nation's health, and especially for the health of our children, that President Obama plans to propose an increase in the federal tobacco tax to pay for early childhood education initiatives. The New York Times reported today that
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Apr 5, 2013 14:34
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Government's Decision Not to Appeal Cigarette Warning Ruling Is Disappointing; FDA Should Quickly Develop New Set of Graphic Warnings

However, we welcome the FDA's announcement that it will begin development of new warnings that comply both with legal rulings and the 2009 law that required large, graphic cigarette warnings. The FDA should move quickly to require strong warnings that are
CBS MarketWatch
added Mar 20, 2013 00:00
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Really Philip Morris? You don’t market to kids?

CEO Louis Camilleri answered a question from a youth tobacco control advocate by denying that the company markets to kids, saying “That’s just not true. It’s a fable.” Sorry Mr. Camilleri, we can’t keep quiet on this one. Here are just a few recent exam
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added May 15, 2013 19:49
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Chile Joins Growing Movement Against Tobacco in Latin America

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has signed a new law that requires all enclosed public places to be smoke-free and includes marketing restrictions and other measures to reduce tobacco use. The new law continues Latin America’s rapid progress in fighti
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Feb 14, 2013 19:57
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Philip Morris International Nominated to Corporate Hall of Shame

Philip Morris International (PMI) has scored a well-deserved nomination to Corporate Accountability International's 2012 Corporate Hall of Shame for its legal bullying of countries that have adopted strong measures to reduce tobacco use.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Nov 7, 2012 13:30
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