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FEINSTEIN, McCAIN: END TAXPAYER SUBSIDIES FOR TOBACCO INSURANCE

Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and John McCain (R-Arizona) today introduced an amendment to the Senate farm bill to eliminate taxpayer subsidized crop insurance for tobacco production. The amendment, which saves $333 million over the next decade, d
US Senator John McCain
added May 22, 2013 18:43
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[New York] Tales of Actual Legislation: Weprin would ban ‘irresponsible’ smoking in cars

Assemblyman David Weprin is touting a bill that would ban smoking in private cars where a child under 14 is present. “Smoking is prohibited in many public places, as you well know,” Weprin, D-Queens, said. “The dangers posed to a child from second-hand
Albany (NY) Times Union blogs
added May 22, 2013 13:45
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[Illinois] Bill takes aim at secondhand smoke on campuses

Some faculty, students support bill; others question effectiveness
The Alestle (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville)
added May 22, 2013 13:03
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[North Carolina] As farm bill debate looms, Tarheel lawmakers gird for fight over tobacco

The U.S. Senate this week has started to fine-tune the huge, new five-year farm bill, working through votes on a series of amendments that will include a proposal to eliminate federal subsidies for tobacco insurance. North Carolina is the nation’s No. 1
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
added May 22, 2013 08:27
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[New Hampshire] NH Senate panel rejects cigarette tax hike

the Senate's budget committee voted Tuesday not to accept a House-proposed 20-cent cigarette tax hike and delays in several business tax credits worth a total of $53 million in revenue. The Republican-controlled Finance Committee voted 4-2 on the proposa
AP - Associated Press
added May 22, 2013 07:53
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Illinois Senate approves electronic cigarette ban for minors

Minors statewide would not be able to buy electronic cigarettes under a plan unanimously endorsed in the Senate Tuesday. Senate sponsor state Sen. John Mulroe, D- Chicago, said this legislation updates state law to include new advancements in nicotine pr
The Times of Northwest Indiana
added May 22, 2013 07:38
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[Nigeria] FG Revised Its Anti-Tobacco Bill

As the World Health Organisation pledged not to have any negotiation with any tobacco company, Nigeria says it has revised its anti-tobacco law. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill to review the existing tobacco law is now before the
Leadership (ng)
added May 22, 2013 07:34
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[Wisconsin] $50 monthly surcharge sought from state workers who smoke

State workers who smoke would have to pay $50 more per month for health insurance under a proposal by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee planned to take up the issue on Tuesday. The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Burea
AP - Associated Press
added May 22, 2013 07:21
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[Africa, Nigeria] Opposing Views on Proposed Public Place Smoking Bill

The Lagos State House of Assembly recently held a Stakeholders' meeting on a Bill for a Law to Provide for the Regulation of Smoking in Designated Places in Lagos. Femi Durojaiye writes The Lagos State House of Assembly recently held a public hearing fo
This Day (ng)
added May 21, 2013 13:41
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[West Virginia] Smoking ban here to stay

The smoking ban debate is officially over -- at least for now -- according to Buckhannon mayor Kenny Davidson. After hearing citizens speak both for and against the ban during city council's meeting Tuesday night, Davidson said he is still strongly is in
Buckhannon (WV) Record Delta
added May 21, 2013 13:33
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