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Australian government extinguishes states' bid to sue Big Tobacco
The refusal of Canberra to be involved would scupper a class action against cashed-up tobacco companies. Latest estimates indicate that the annual cost of smoking to the Queensland community alone is $6.14 billion in health costs, lost productivity and
May 31, 2013
The Australian (au)
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May 31, 2013 00:25
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Employers Get Leeway on Health Incentives
The Obama administration issued a final rule on Wednesday that gives employers greater leeway to use employee wellness programs, with financial rewards and penalties for workers worth up to 50 percent of the premium as an incentive to exercise, quit smoki
May 30, 2013
New York Times
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May 30, 2013 06:51
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[Hungary] Elections Committee rejects referendum initiatives on tobacco concessions
The National Elections Committee (OVB) on Tuesday rejected referendum initiatives concerning a recent tobacco concession tender. The initiatives, submitted by an unnamed private individual, sought to annul the bid and to put out a new tender, as well as
May 28, 2013
All Hungary Media Group (AHMG) (hu)
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May 28, 2013 13:31
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[Cyprus] National anti-smoking plan on the way
THE HEALTH ministry is pushing ahead with a national committee to draw up an anti-smoking plan and supervise its implementation, the health minister said yesterday ahead of Friday’s World No Tobacco Day.
May 28, 2013
Cyprus Mail (cy)
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May 28, 2013 07:02
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[District of Columbia] Obama Plans to Nominate 3 Judges for Key Court
Often called the second most important court in the country, the Washington court has overturned major parts of the president’s agenda in the last four years, on regulations covering Wall Street, the environment, tobacco, labor unions and workers’ rights.
May 28, 2013
New York Times
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May 28, 2013 00:19
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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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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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[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
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Senate debates farm bill
the crop insurance title was the immediate target Monday of an amendment by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) seeking to eliminate taxpayer supported coverage for tobacco producers. Waiting in the wings are more broadly written S
May 20, 2013
Politico
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May 24, 2013 11:17