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[Australia] Time for Future Fund to act on tobacco

Australian Greens health spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, welcomed the statement from the Future Fund today that it is thinking about excluding tobacco stocks from its investment portfolio.
THE GREENS (au)
added Feb 5, 2013 17:52
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[Wyoming] Casper councilman quits Tipsy Limo to avoid conflict on smoking ban repeal

Casper City Councilman Keith Goodenough has dissolved his Tipsy Limo business so he can vote to repeal the public smoking ban. Goodenough abstained from the vote in June 2012 because of his business, which involved taxiing people to and from bars in a l
Casper (WY) Star-Tribune
added Feb 4, 2013 13:26
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[Mississippi] Statewide smoking ban likely to die again

Senate Bill 2078 -- the Mississippi Smoke-free Air Act of 2013 -- was introduced by Sen. Willie Simmons, D-Cleveland. But after being referred to that chamber's Public Health and Welfare Committee, the bill hasn't been put to a vote to make it to the Sen
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
added Feb 2, 2013 17:58
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[Europe] EU commission accused of failing to regulate relations with tobacco industry

The commission has now been attacked for its "failure" to "properly implement" an international convention designed to protect lawmaking from the "vested interests" of the tobacco industry. Transparency groups like Alter-EU say the "scandal" surrounding
The Parliament Magazine (be)
added Jan 31, 2013 11:27
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[Connecticut] Waterbury tobacco shop owner pleads guilty in Donovan campaign scandal

According to a press release from U.S. District Attorney David B. Fein's office, Rogers was part of a group of roll your own smoke shop owners who created a scheme to put $27,500 toward Donovan's Congressional campaign. The conspirators recruited several
New Haven (CT) Register
added Jan 24, 2013 20:30
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Dick Armey's Tobacco Ties: The Early Years

This is the first of a thre-part series on Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R) and his relationship to Big Tobacco throughout his career.
DeSmogBlog.com (ca)
added Jan 23, 2013 11:48
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[California] Blowing Smoke

California is likely to propose a ballot initiative in 2014 that would boost the state’s cigarette tax by $1 per pack.
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
added Jan 23, 2013 02:28
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Michelle Obama eye roll: The result of a joke by John Boehner about her husband's smoking habit?

MailOnline reached out to three lip readers who said it was too difficult to read what was said during the exchange. Regardless, it was clear that Michelle Obama was not impressed with whatever it was that Boehner said
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Jan 22, 2013 23:47
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Michelle Obama's Internet-Winning Eye Roll A Reaction To Boehner Cigarette Smoking Joke: Lip Reader

lip reader Larry Wenig. Wenig believes John Boehner is asking President Obama whether he had a chance to have a cigarette before the luncheon. Wenig told "Inside Edition" that Boehner -- a known smoker -- tapped the first lady on the arm before telling th
Huffington Post (blog)
added Jan 22, 2013 23:32
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COMMERCE / JUSTICE APPROPS (ast99h00) / Organization Author MACKINAC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY

Legacy Tobacco Documents Library
added Jan 14, 2013 14:50
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