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Federal Tobacco Program Under Fire

Did the CDC use stimulus funds to incent communities to adopt restrictive tobacco laws? ... National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) reports that the CDC granted $142.8 million in tobacco-related grants to 19 cities and counties in 2010 alone. The
Convenience Store/Petroleum (CSPNet)
added Mar 4, 2013 06:15
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Talk about a Scoop: Tobacco Company Puts Kitty Litter in Its Cigars

who knows what else has been added to these cigars without our knowledge? Certainly not the smokers themselves or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ... Congress must reject legislation that would exempt some cigars from FDA oversight.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Mar 4, 2013 16:09
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SCHULTZ: Camel Crush: A Not-So-New Innovation by Our Friends at Big Tobacco

So it appears to have gone with Camel Crush. In May 2012, Business Insider reported that Camel had enjoyed a 21% increase in market share among 12-17 year-old children—“a gain attributable to the Camel Crush cigarette which switches from plain to mentho
Ring Of Fire Radio: Robert Kennedy Jr, Mike Papantonio and Sam Seder
added Mar 2, 2013 23:19
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[New York] 2nd Circ. Grants Cities Carte Blanche To Curb Tobacco Sales ($$)

The Second Circuit's decision to uphold New York City tobacco sales restrictions gives other cities free rein to all but ban types of tobacco products, attorneys say, while still tantalizing public health advocates with the possibility of one day allowing
Law360
added Mar 4, 2013 05:20
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[Europe] EU lawmakers ready to confront tobacco industry 'Goliath'

A majority of European lawmakers appear to back further EU proposals for tobacco regulation but face opposition from pro-industry colleagues and the 100-strong cohort of Brussels tobacco lobbyists nicknamed “Goliath” by anti-smoking campaigners. The sta
EurActiv
added Feb 27, 2013 11:13
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[Canada] Ban on flavoured tobacco urged to curb youth smoking

Anti-smoking advocates are calling for a government ban on flavoured tobacco products in response to a study that finds nearly two-thirds of Alberta’s teen smokers use the products. “We simply cannot stand by and allow thousands of adolescents to fall pr
Calgary (Alb) Herald
added Feb 28, 2013 11:15
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[Canada] Flavoured products a blatant ploy to target youth, Alberta anti-tobacco group declares

New survey results indicating large numbers of Alberta teenagers are hooked on flavoured tobacco products is evidence enough that the province should immediately ban the items, medical professionals and advocates said Tuesday.
Edmonton (Alberta) Journal (ca)
added Feb 28, 2013 11:14
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[New York] NYC Limits On Flavored Tobacco Upheld By 2nd Circ. ($$)

While the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, passed by Congress in 2009, forbids the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from banning an entire category of tobacco products, it does not extend the prohibition to states and cities, a three-j
Law360
added Feb 27, 2013 21:00
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[New York] Joint Statement From Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and Law Department Corporation Counsel Michael A. Cardozo on the Appeals Court Ruling

Law Department Corporation Counsel Michael A. Cardozo: "The City is gratified that the Court's ruling acknowledges 'Congress's explicit decision to preserve for the states a robust role' in regulating sales of tobacco products. The Court also found that
New York City Department of Health
added Feb 27, 2013 18:22
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[New York] Altria Loses Another Appeal of NYC Flavored-Tobacco Ban

New York City's ban on the sale of flavored smokeless tobacco products anywhere -- except in tobacco bars -- will stay in effect, thanks to a court ruling earlier today. Altria Group Inc. had launched a bid to get the 2009 law reversed on the grounds the
Convenience Store News
added Feb 27, 2013 12:01
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