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[Kentucky] US Senate defeats effort to end federal insurance program for tobacco

Tobacco farmers long on the defensive notched a victory Thursday when the U.S. Senate fended off efforts to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop. The vote, coming as the Senate crafts a five-year farm bill, was seen crucial for
AP - Associated Press
added May 24, 2013 05:40
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[Kentucky] Senate votes down proposal to end tobacco crop insurance subsidy

voted 52-44 Thursday afternoon to kill an amendment to the Farm Bill that would have eliminated federal crop insurance subsidies for tobacco. "This is a big victory for Kentucky's tobacco growers and their families. I was happy to lead the fight to prote
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
added May 24, 2013 05:33
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[Kentucky] Bid to end crop insurance subsidy for tobacco worries burley growers

Kentucky tobacco growers are up in arms over a new proposal to eliminate federal crop insurance programs for tobacco. On Monday, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., introduced an amendment to the 2013 Farm Bill to drop the ei
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
added May 22, 2013 18:35
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[Kentucky, Mississippi] More charges leveled in contraband tobacco scheme

Two Kentucky men and a tobacco company have been indicted for their alleged involvement in the trafficking of contraband cigarettes. .... accused of wire fraud and conspiring to sell cigarettes through Mississippi to avoid paying federal and state taxe
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
added May 17, 2013 10:09
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VIDEO: Kentucky puffs on as tobacco farming dwindles

US state with highest number of smokers was once a major tobacco producer, but many farmers switched crops.
Al-Jazeera (qt)
added May 13, 2013 03:16
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[Kentucky] Feds Reach Deal With Online Cigarette Company

Federal prosecutors have reached a $3.1 million settlement with the owners of an online cigarette dealership over taxes owed on the smokes ... Prosecutors say the invoices were an attempt to avoid more than $2 million in excise taxes. Israel and Pam Chave
AP - Associated Press
added May 9, 2013 00:32
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[Kentucky] Ky. businessman pleads guilty in cigarette case

a scheme to sell more than $12 million in cigarettes online and avoid paying Kentucky taxes on the smokes. Israel Chavez, 48, admitted in federal court in Louisville that he used two companies, Chavez, Inc., and Cigarettes Direct to You, to buy cigarette
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
added Apr 30, 2013 22:19
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[Kentucky] Tobacco company entitled to exemption for inventory-in-transit

In Pinkerton Tobacco Company, LP v. Department of Revenue, KBTA, File No. K11-R- 20, Order No. K-23033, (March 27, 2013), the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals’ (“Board”) held that Pinkerton Tobacco Company, LP (“Pinkerton”) was entitled to an exemption from
Lexology (uk)
added Apr 30, 2013 16:58
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[Kentucky] KY Receives Annual Tobacco Settlement Payment

Attorney General Jack Conway says Kentucky has received its annual tobacco settlement payment. Conway said in a statement that the state received $101 million in funds this week as required under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement between tobacco compa
AP - Associated Press
added Apr 19, 2013 13:39
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[Kentucky] OLMSTEAD: I am the Vaping Extremist

I had the pleasure of attending a conference today presented by The Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy. Kevin and Matt both attended with me. We went as advocates for electronic cigarettes ... A big thank you to Ellen Hahn for allowing us to attend!
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added Apr 18, 2013 22:13
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