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[Europe, Malta] EC president sticks to decision on Dalli

European Commission president José Manuel Barroso has stood by his decision to ask former Commissioner John Dalli to step down, despite the "media speculation" over the EU anti-fraud probe that led to his resignation.
Times of Malta (mt)
added May 28, 2013 05:56
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[Asia, Sri Lanka] Supermarkets used to promote smoking

with pending cases regarding graphic pictorial on cigarette cartons to be heard before the Supreme Court soon, companies have opted less direct methods for advertising, especially by displaying them above the cashiers in supermarkets. “This easily catches
The Nation (lk)
added May 26, 2013 02:08
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[Europe] The Commission's secret deal on tobacco

Dalli has said that he would not and did not change the Tobacco Directive. Even the OLAF report, used as the excuse to dismiss him makes this perfectly clear. As we will show, the directive was changed, on 4 September 2012 - but the commissioner was not
New Europe
added May 26, 2013 01:50
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[UK] Banned for half a century, cigarette adverts are staging a lucrative comeback - but with an electronic 'smoke'

London's advertising agencies can sense an exciting new opportunity. Traditional cigarette maker British American Tobacco - the world's second-biggest producer and best known for its Dunhill, Pall Mall and Lucky Strike brands - has begun a search for a L
This is Money (uk)
added May 26, 2013 01:34
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ARCHIVE: Research on tobacco litigation testimony: results of the Tobacco Deposition and Trial Testimony Archive (DATTA) project

Putting truth into action: using the evidence for justice … The Tobacco Deposition and Trial Testimony Archive (DATTA) project: origins, aims, and methods … Tobacco manufacturers’ defence against plaintiffs’ claims of cancer causation: throwing mud at the
Tobacco Control
added May 25, 2013 13:21
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ARCHIVE: Historians’ testimony on “common knowledge” of the risks of tobacco use: a review and analysis of experts testifying on behalf of cigarette manufacturers in civil litigation

Defence historians unduly limit their research materials, ignoring industry records and, therefore, critically undermine their ability to evaluate industry activity in the smoking and health controversy as it unfolded in historical time. A consequence is
Tobacco Control
added May 25, 2013 13:18
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[UK] Association launched to fight illicit trade in excisable goods

British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco Group, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International today launch the Digital Coding & Tracking Association (DCTA), set up to promote international standards and digital technologies to help govern
Financial Mirror (uk)
added May 24, 2013 13:07
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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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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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