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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
May 20, 2013
US Senator John McCain
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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
May 22, 2013
Albany (NY) Times Union blogs
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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
May 22, 2013
The Alestle (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville)
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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
May 21, 2013
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
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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
May 21, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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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
May 22, 2013
The Times of Northwest Indiana
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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
May 22, 2013
Leadership (ng)
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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
May 21, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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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
May 21, 2013
This Day (ng)
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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
May 20, 2013
Buckhannon (WV) Record Delta
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May 21, 2013 13:33