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[Canada] Editorial: The Quebec government takes on Big Tobacco

It would be a good thing if the government were able to wring some significant compensation from Big Tobacco for the ravages that smoking has inflicted on public health. It would be better if tobacco products were not so readily available as they are now
Montreal Gazette (ca)
added Jun 14, 2012 12:42
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[New York] EDITORIAL: Taxing questions about Indian cigarette sales

I suspect there is no good answer. You can't tax them when they leave the reservation and untax them when they reach Indian land where they will be sold. It's a mess. A mess created by our governor.
Watertown (NY) Daily Times
added May 22, 2012 15:14
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[New Jersey] EDITORIAL: Raising the smoking age / Law has limits

We have no problem with the state regulating where people can smoke - those restrictions are designed to protect nonsmokers. That's a reasonable public-policy goal - and those laws are effective. Requiring people to be 21 to buy cigarettes, however, is
The Press of Atlantic City
added May 31, 2013 16:48
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[New Jersey] EDITORIAL: Smoking at Revel / Disappointing, but ...

Arguably, Revel could have promoted its smoke-free policy better. But the struggling casino is now in a position that requires it to try everything. Regrettably - for the nonsmoking public and, most of all, for Revel's employees - that includes allowing s
The Press of Atlantic City
added May 22, 2013 08:51
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[Pennsylvania] EDITORIAL: Smoke alarms sound on e-cigarettes

We urge them to follow Conemaugh's lead and we urge our readers to encourage businesses to say no to e-cigarette use in their establishments. In its role as the community's leading health care provider, Conemaugh sent a clear message last year by bannin
Johnstown (PA) Tribune-Democrat
added Apr 30, 2013 16:40
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EDITORIAL: Other views: New York plan challenges Big Tobacco

Smoking displays have long been documented as effective marketing tools to youth. Several other countries no longer allow cigarettes and the like to be openly displayed in stores that youths frequent. Studies, research and plain old common sense support t
Manitowoc (WI) Herald Times Reporter
added Mar 22, 2013 15:30
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[New Hampshire] EDITORIAL: Soaking the poor: House tax hikes continue

Again, this comes just one week after the House voted to hit everyone with a $1 billion gas tax hike, which would hurt low-income drivers the most. If you smoke and drive and you voted for Democrats in November because you wanted to "soak the rich," the j
Manchester (NH) Union-Leader
added Mar 20, 2013 16:35
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[New York] Editorial: NYC plan challenges Big Tobacco

"If it's successful, Haverstraw and a bunch of other municipalities (could) follow suit," said Haverstraw Mayor Kohut. It's time Big Tobacco got a fair fight.
New York Journal News
added Mar 20, 2013 15:46
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[Canada] EDITORIAL: Ontario should ban flavoured smokeless tobacco targeted at youth: Editorial

Many kids are using flavoured chewing tobacco without realizing its potentially terrible consequences.
Toronto (Ont) Star (ca)
added Mar 12, 2013 13:21
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[Canada] EDITORIAL: Some startling smoking stats

There are many avenues for quitting smoking. Talk with a doctor about medical and nonmedical intervention to find a plan that works for you.
Saskatoon (Sas) Star Phoenix (ca)
added Jan 21, 2013 16:07
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