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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
Law.com
added 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
WBUR-FM (Boston, MA)
added 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
Evening Herald (ie)
added 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
Farm Futures
added 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
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
added 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
Marietta (GA) Daily Journal
added 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
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added 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’
Irish Times (ie)
added 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.
EUobserver.com
added 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.
St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch
added May 24, 2013 11:19
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