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Senate rejects amendment to end tobacco farm subsidies - The Hill's Floor Action
•The Senate rejected a farm bill amendment that would have ended all taxpayer subsidies for tobacco farmers. •Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced the amendment, which failed on a 44 to 52 vote — the amendment was held
May 23, 2013
The Hill
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[Texas] House sends increased Cig Fee-Tax-Depending-On-Who-You-Ask bill to governor | Trail Blazers Blog
A bill that got a lot of House resistance earlier this year - fee vs. tax, remember - has just come up on the House floor after the Senate carved out some restrictions for chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco and removed AG rule-making authority over the issue.
May 23, 2013
Dallas Morning News blogs
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May 24, 2013 11:10
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Roll Call Vote on Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco)
2:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 44-52
May 23, 2013
United States Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
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May 24, 2013 11:07
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[Kentucky] US Senate defeats effort to end federal insurance program for tobacco
Tobacco farmers long on the defensive notched a victory Thursday when the U.S. Senate fended off efforts to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop. The vote, coming as the Senate crafts a five-year farm bill, was seen crucial for
May 23, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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May 24, 2013 05:40
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[Indiana] US Senate Passes Farm Bill; Big Win for Tobacco Growers
A major victory for tobacco farmers today. The U.S. Senate defeated an attempt to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop. The vote came today as the senate crafted a five year Farm Bill. The amendment proposed ending $33 million
May 23, 2013
WTVW Fox 7 (Evansville, IN)
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May 24, 2013 05:29
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[Ireland] Taoiseach, ministers criticised over “inappropriate” tobacco industry meeting
THE MINISTER FOR Health will be asked this morning by Senator John Crown about a meeting between the Taoiseach, two ministers and the tobacco industry. The meeting between the industry members and the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and Ministers Alan Shatter and
May 23, 2013
The Journal.ie (ie)
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May 23, 2013 22:13
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[Ireland] Reilly knew about Taoiseach's tobacco meeting, but “would not” go
The Health Minister said that he has “declared war” on the tobacco industry, and pointed out that the meeting at government buildings focused on smuggling.
May 23, 2013
The Journal.ie (ie)
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May 23, 2013 22:08
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[Ireland] Charities' alarm over Govt meeting big tobacco
The Chief Executives of the Irish Cancer Society and the Irish Heart Foundation have written to the Taoiseach to communicate their shock that he, Minister Michael Noonan and Minister Alan Shatter hosted the meeting on May 7 for the Irish Tobacco Manufact
May 23, 2013
IrishHealth.com (ie)
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May 23, 2013 21:45
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[New York] AUDIO: The Brian Lehrer Show: Anthony Weiner: Candidate for Mayor
RJ from prospect hts - It is ridiculous to focus on smoking as part of his health care plan toward single payer. I hate smoking. But it is addictive, addiction is a physiological problem
May 23, 2013
WNYC Radio
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May 23, 2013 12:22
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[Canada] London health unit clamps down on convenience store cigarette marketing campaign
The Middlesex-London Health Unit is throwing the book at local convenience store operators supporting an in-store marketing campaign that goes against the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. The campaign’s focal point is a petition, displayed on an electronic t
May 23, 2013
Metro (ca)
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May 23, 2013 02:45