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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
May 24, 2013
Law.com
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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
May 24, 2013
WBUR-FM (Boston, MA)
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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
May 24, 2013
Evening Herald (ie)
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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
May 24, 2013
Farm Futures
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May 24, 2013 11:23
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[Kentucky] Senate votes down proposal to end tobacco crop insurance subsidy
voted 52-44 Thursday afternoon to kill an amendment to the Farm Bill that would have eliminated federal crop insurance subsidies for tobacco. "This is a big victory for Kentucky's tobacco growers and their families. I was happy to lead the fight to prote
May 24, 2013
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
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May 24, 2013 05:33
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FOLEY: Study shows tea party sprouted on 'Tobacco Road'
Given the murky nature of the tea party’s provenance and finances, IRS interest in its tax exempt claims may well be justified. “Nonprofit organizations associated with the Tea Party have longstanding ties to tobacco companies, and continue to advocate
May 24, 2013
Marietta (GA) Daily Journal
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May 24, 2013 05:25
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[Missouri] PION: St. Charles city and county need smoke-free air
Recently scheduled public hearings regarding a possible St. Charles city Smoke-Free Air Act appear motivated not to further public health but to counter efforts by St. Charles County Councilman Joe Cronin, who has twice tried to get a countywide smoke-fre
May 24, 2013
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
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May 24, 2013 05:05
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[Ireland] Sharp exchanges between Martin and Gilmore over tobacco lobbying
Fianna Fáil leader desribes meeting with industry members as ‘disturbing’
May 24, 2013
Irish Times (ie)
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May 23, 2013 22:11
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[Europe] EU anti-fraud chief defends role in Dalligate
The director general of the EU’s anti-fraud agency, Olaf, has said public confidence in the office has increased despite allegations of wrongdoing in an investigation that led to the dismissal of EU commissioner John Dalli last October.
May 23, 2013
EUobserver.com
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May 28, 2013 05:55
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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.
May 23, 2013
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
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May 24, 2013 11:19