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Srinivasan Confirmed for D.C. Circuit on Bipartisan Vote

The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Sri Srinivasan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Thursday, making him President Obama's first successful nomination to the court and the first new judge there since 2006. The 97-0 vote reflected h
Law.com
added May 24, 2013 12:33
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[Massachusetts] Mass. Advocates Want To Snuff Out Higher Premiums For Smokers

The debate about whether smokers should pay more for health insurance has created unusual alliances. Tobacco companies are working alongside cancer societies and consumer groups to persuade states they should reject higher charges for smokers. “First of
WBUR-FM (Boston, MA)
added May 24, 2013 11:55
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[Ireland] Anger at Taoiseach tobacco meeting

The chief executives of the Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Heart Foundation say the meeting by Mr Kenny, Finance Minister Michael Noonan and Justice Minister Alan Shatter with the Irish Tobacco Manufacturers Advisory Committee should not have happene
Evening Herald (ie)
added May 24, 2013 11:34
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Senate Farm Bill Debate Marches On

wean Americans from tobacco. "We have to say no to tobacco in America. I think by eliminating this subsidy in crop insurance it can have a big impact," Feinstein noted. However, opponents of the amendment including Sen. Richard Burr, N.C., said doing awa
Farm Futures
added May 24, 2013 11:23
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[Missouri] Durbin, 'strange bedfellows' eye wealthy farmers' subsidies

The Senate adopted the Durbin-Coburn amendment this afternoon but defeated a proposal to cut subsidies for tobacco farmers.
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added May 24, 2013 11:19
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Senate debates farm bill

the crop insurance title was the immediate target Monday of an amendment by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) seeking to eliminate taxpayer supported coverage for tobacco producers. Waiting in the wings are more broadly written S
Politico
added May 24, 2013 11:17
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Senate rejects amendment to end tobacco farm subsidies - The Hill's Floor Action

•The Senate rejected a farm bill amendment that would have ended all taxpayer subsidies for tobacco farmers. •Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced the amendment, which failed on a 44 to 52 vote — the amendment was held
The Hill
added May 24, 2013 11:13
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[Texas] House sends increased Cig Fee-Tax-Depending-On-Who-You-Ask bill to governor | Trail Blazers Blog

A bill that got a lot of House resistance earlier this year - fee vs. tax, remember - has just come up on the House floor after the Senate carved out some restrictions for chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco and removed AG rule-making authority over the issue.
Dallas Morning News blogs
added May 24, 2013 11:10
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Roll Call Vote on Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco)

2:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 44-52
United States Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
added May 24, 2013 11:07
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[Kentucky] US Senate defeats effort to end federal insurance program for tobacco

Tobacco farmers long on the defensive notched a victory Thursday when the U.S. Senate fended off efforts to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop. The vote, coming as the Senate crafts a five-year farm bill, was seen crucial for
AP - Associated Press
added May 24, 2013 05:40
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