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[New York] APNewsBreak: No NY law seen soon for e-cigarettes
now even passage of legislation that would prohibit minors from buying e-cigarettes appears unlikely. With two dueling bills and less than a week left in the legislative session, lawmakers aren't optimistic about passing any new state laws dealing with e
Jun 15, 2012
AP - Associated Press
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Jun 15, 2012 13:56
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[Canada] Ethics investigation into Alison Redford to be reviewed
The NDP government announced Monday that it has appointed former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Frank Iacobucci to conduct a review of the 2013 ethics investigation into former premier Alison Redford's involvement in the selection process for the legal
Dec 1, 2015
Edmonton (Alb) Sun (ca)
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Dec 1, 2015 19:06
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[Canada] City council moving forward with hookah ban
City council is forging ahead with plans to ban the use of herbal water pipes, otherwise known as hookahs, in public places. Council passed a motion Wednesday asking Ottawa Public health to study how it can expand the city's bylaws to regulate all smoki
Nov 25, 2015
CRFA (Ottawa) (ca)
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Nov 27, 2015 03:48
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[Asia] Cambodian parliament passes law on tobacco control
All 89 lawmakers, who were present at the session, nodded the law, which states measures to control tobacco-made products in order to reduce impacts on health, economy, society and environment. Opposition lawmaker Ke Sovannaroth, chairwoman of the Natio
Apr 8, 2015
Xinhua Newswire
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Apr 10, 2015 13:53
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[Canada] Pot smokers upset at e-cigs ban
Questions about how proposed bylaw amendments targeting e-cigarettes will impact marijuana users delayed a Vancouver City Council vote on the topic -- with politicians still debating at press time Wednesday night.
Oct 1, 2014
VANCOUVER 24 HOURS (ca)
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Oct 5, 2014 22:32
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Hungary turns to black market for a smoke
July, the Hungarian government shut almost 90 percent of the country's licensed cigarette vendors, squeezing the number to 5,300 from a previous 42,000. ... critics say it is a ploy to favour close allies of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government … How
Dec 24, 2013
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
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Dec 25, 2013 00:28
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[Europe] Poland opposes EU menthol and slim cigarettes ban
In spite of the Health Ministry's reference to 90,000 deaths in Poland per year as a result of smoking-related diseases, the opinions of the other ministries proved decisive. The Ministry of Agriculture outlined that Poland is the largest exporter of t
Jan 31, 2013
Polskie Radio (pl)
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Jan 31, 2013 13:30
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FBI looking for foul play in creation of Indiana vaping law
Agents have interviewed at least two lawmakers and a manufacturer of liquids used in electronic smoking devices. “They asked me if I knew of anything anyone might have gotten out of this legislation,” said state Sen. Phil Boots, who said he talked to an
Aug 23, 2016
Indianapolis (IN) Star
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Aug 23, 2016 22:18
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[Kentucky] Bevin and Conway clash again on KET debate
Bevin said....such settlements have downsides and often cost Kentucky workers their jobs. Conway defended the Master Settlement Agreement with the big tobacco companies, saying that the settlement generates about $100 million a year for the state budget
Oct 27, 2015
Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal
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Oct 27, 2015 09:22
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[Canada] What they’re saying: Trudeau unveils Liberal platform for a strong middle class
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY “The Canadian Cancer Society supports federal action to implement tobacco plain packaging, as proposed today by Liberal leader Justin Trudeau.” / HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION “Congrats [Liberal Party] 4 committing to take action
Oct 8, 2015
Liberal Party of Canada (ca)
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Oct 20, 2015 14:01