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[Canada] Ethics expert says Redford conflict-of-interest case not ambiguous
An ethics expert shocked an all-party legislature committee on Wednesday when he used a tobacco litigation matter involving Premier Alison Redford as an example of a “clear-cut†case of conflict of interest. University of Manitoba professor Arthur Sc
Jun 20, 2013
Calgary (Alb) Herald
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Jun 20, 2013 00:39
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[Europe] MEPs seek to question secretary-general of the Commission
The European Parliament's budgetary control committee is to invite the European Commission's most senior official to appear to discuss allegations that led to the resignation of John Dalli as Malta's European commissioner. Catherine Day, the Commission's
Jun 19, 2013
European Voice (be)
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Jun 19, 2013 23:20
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[New York] Ban welfare cash for strip clubs, cigarettes, alcohol, NY GOP urges
The bill that died in the Democrat-led Assembly a year ago has a new motivation: If New York doesn't act to restrict the use of welfare cash to groceries and other necessities, the federal government will penalize the state by cutting $120 million in aid
Jun 19, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jun 19, 2013 17:01
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[Europe] Tobacco industry interests put before public health in International Trade Committee vote
A majority of MEPs on the Parliament's International Trade Committee have today voted in favour of both less stringent rules on health warnings and tobacco packaging and for menthol to remain an additive in cigarettes. This vote result (15 in favour and
Jun 18, 2013
GUE/NGL (Confederal Group of the European United Left/Nordic Green Left) (eu)
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Jun 19, 2013 15:00
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[UK] DIARY/ We know ciggies kill, but who can resist a freebie?
off went Tory MPs Edward Garnier and Nigel Adams to last month's Chelsea flower show, their trip paid for by the people who bring you Silk Cut, Benson & Hedges, Camel and Old Holborn rolling tobacco. According to the latest register of members' interests,
Jun 19, 2013
The Guardian (uk)
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Jun 19, 2013 14:53
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[France] French MPs' lunch with big tobacco causes a stir
After recent tax hikes on tobacco, and with a ban on e-cigarettes looming, eyebrows have been raised after it emerged that tobacco lobbyists recently wined and dined several French politicians in a lavish Paris luncheon.
Jun 3, 2013
The Local Europe (se)
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Jun 18, 2013 13:42
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[New York] AUDIO: Blair Horner: A Big Gift For Big Tobacco?
Lawmakers are considering legislation that would give a gift to the tobacco industry. Under the proposal, tobacco companies – and only tobacco companies, no other types of businesses – would not have to post a bond that is the equivalent of the judgment
Jun 18, 2013
WAMC/Northeast Public Radio (Albany, NY)
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Jun 18, 2013 12:54
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[Europe] Tobacco industry interests put before public health in International Trade Committee vote
A majority of MEPs on the Parliament's International Trade Committee have today voted in favour of both less stringent rules on health warnings ... "Today's vote represents a victory for the tobacco industry over public health. However, this opinion from
Jun 18, 2013
EurActiv
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Jun 18, 2013 12:50
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[California] ARCHIVE: Tobacco Industry's Growing Power: Bad Acts, Lessons Learned, and New Tricks
The first speaker at the 2012 American Public Health Association (APHA) conference’s two-hour session on tobacco was Ms. Sharon Eubanks ... Dr. Robert Proctor spoke about the case for tobacco abolition ... Cynthia Hallett of No Smoke spoke about the re
Nov 8, 2012
Doc Gurley (blog)
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Jun 18, 2013 11:40
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[Mississippi] Pascagoula smoke-free ordinance could get council vote Tuesday
Smoking could be banned in all public buildings in Pascagoula -- including bars and restaurants -- with a non-smoking ordinance facing a vote today by the City Council. The comprehensive ban that's on the agenda would apply to all restaurants, bars, stor
Jun 18, 2013
Biloxi (MS) Sun Herald
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Jun 18, 2013 11:15