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[Europe] MEPs struggle for consensus on tougher tobacco rules
the European Parliament's environment, health and food safety =committee discussed the almost 1,500 amendments that have been proposed to the European Commission's plans to revise the tobacco products directive. The most serious divisions are over the Com
Jun 6, 2013
European Voice (be)
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Jun 6, 2013 11:02
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[UK] Bristol MP Recognised by World Health Organisation for Anti-Smoking Work; Health Minister Backs his Campaign for Plain Packs (Stephen Williams MP)
WHO commended Stephen on his 'exceptional contribution to tobacco control at both the national and European level by leading the fight against tobacco and savings lives of your citizens.' Stephen Williams was nominated for the award by ASH and Smokefre
Jun 5, 2013
Stephen Williams MP - Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West (uk)
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Jun 6, 2013 10:59
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[UK] Stephen Williams awarded by WHO - 05 June 2013
Stephen Williams MP receives an award from the World Health Organization for his work in tobacco control
Jun 6, 2013
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Jun 6, 2013 10:57
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[UK] Stephen Williams MP wins award for anti-smoking work
Mr Williams was awarded a WHO World No Tobacco Day award for the European region, for his years of campaigning. His work has included pressing for a ban on smoking in public places. Mr Williams was 13 when his father passed away.
Jun 5, 2013
BBC Online
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Jun 6, 2013 10:56
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[Pennsylvania] Indoor smoking ban: Lawmaker says he's been promised a committee vote on his bill
An effort to expand the state's Clean Indoor Air Act to include all bars, casinos and private clubs, along with other establishments exempted from the law, could gain traction in the state House this year. View full sizeLegislation that would require sm
Jun 5, 2013
Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News
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Jun 6, 2013 10:40
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[Jamaica] Ferguson repeats anti-tobacco Bill promise
THE draft anti-tobacco Bill — which, among other things, will ban smoking in public places — is to go before Parliament shortly, Health Minister Fenton Ferguson said on Friday.
Jun 4, 2013
Jamaica Observer (jm)
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Jun 5, 2013 07:37
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[Nigeria] NGO urges National Assembly to pass tobacco control bill into law
The Youth Action on Tobacco Control and Health (YATCH), an NGO, on Saturday urged the National Assembly to pass the National Tobacco Control Bill. The NGO also appealed to the law makers to ensure that President Goodluck Jonathan signed it into law.
Jun 3, 2013
Daily Times of Nigeria (ng)
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Jun 4, 2013 09:44
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[Europe] TPD: DalliGate
On 16 October, the EU Health Commissioner John Dalli resigned in a “cash for influence” lobbying scandal, which has engulfed Brussels and has led to an increasing bitter dispute between the now ex-Commissioner for Health and the European Commission.
Apr 26, 2013
TobaccoTactics
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Jun 4, 2013 09:43
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Frank Lautenberg's Legacy Includes Saving Airline Passengers From Secondhand Smoke
The New Jersey Democrat, who helped pass the '87 bill, had once been a two-pack-a-day smoker himself. But over the course of his career he had come to care deeply about advancing public health through the legislative process.
Jun 3, 2013
Huffington Post (blog)
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Jun 4, 2013 02:44
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[UK] Health groups dismayed by news 'big tobacco' funded rightwing thinktanks
The Adam Smith Institute (ASI) and the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) have received tens of thousands of pounds in funding from leading tobacco companies. Their admissions have dismayed health groups, which question the degree to which both organis
Jun 2, 2013
The Observer (uk)
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Jun 3, 2013 23:42