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[Australia, UK] LETTER: Guard children from smoking

As doctors we believe that standardised tobacco packaging should be introduced internationally to reduce smoking uptake among children and young people. Tobacco packaging is designed to make tobacco products attractive, to distract the attention of smoke
The Independent (uk)
added May 2, 2013 16:54
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[Japan] LETTER: Australia's declining smoking rate

Joseph Jaworski, in his April 21 letter, "Consequences of health planning," claims that the Australian public health campaign to reduce smoking and drinking has "resulted in an Australian public that is perhaps less heathy
Japan Times
added May 8, 2013 15:49
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[UK] Doctors condemn Government's decision to hold plans for plain cigarette packaging

In a letter to The Independent, Sir Richard Thompson, the president of the Royal College of Physicians, and Dr Hilary Cass, the president of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, appealed for a rethink by Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary. They
The Independent (uk)
added May 6, 2013 13:17
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[New Mexico] Dona Ana County Legislators Express Serious Reservation About Gary Carruthers for NMSU President (PDF)

“As elected officials, we must express serious reservations regarding the consideration of Garrey Carruthers as the next President of New Mexico State University. We are very troubled by recent information that for five years Mr. Carruthers was the Chair
Las Cruces (NM) Sun-News
added May 4, 2013 11:57
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[Oklahoma] LETTER: Sen. Johnson helps tobacco companies

Since 2006, state Sen. Rob Johnson, R-Edmond, has taken campaign donations from tobacco lobbyists. Earlier this year, Johnson introduced Senate Bill 802, which would've imposed an unwarranted sin tax on the sale of smoke-free electronic cigarettes, which
The Oklahoman
added May 8, 2013 22:55
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[Canada] Ellie Advice: How to deal with a co-worker who reeks of tobacco

A: Not an easy one, since heavy smokers often aren’t even aware how much their clothes and hair smell even when they’re cigarette-free indoors. The anonymous letter’s been suggested in previous such situations, but not only does the smoker feel outraged
Toronto (Ont) Star (ca)
added Apr 30, 2013 17:01
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[New York] LETTERS: Smoking smackdown: Mike butts in — again

The Issue: Whether raising the legal age to purchase cigarettes from 18 to 21 would be a wise policy.
New York Post
added Apr 30, 2013 15:53
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[New York] LETTER: Tobacco does not promote healthy families

Dollar General and Family Dollar are entities that cater to those who look to save money by spending less. But now that they are selling cigarettes, does this not speak volumes about their focus on profit, not the health and well-being of their customers?
Gloversville (NY) Leader-Herald
added Apr 29, 2013 13:54
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[Canada] LETTER: No evidence supports ban on smoking in parks

And now, again without supporting evidence, lives are there to be saved by banning smoking in open-air parks and beaches.
Victoria (BC) Times Colonist (ca)
added May 3, 2013 22:57
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Dear Abby: E-cigarettes harm the smoker, but not secondhand breather

DEAR CLEAN AIR: You don’t have anything to worry about, but your co-workers may. In 2009, the FDA announced the findings from a laboratory analysis that indicated that electronic cigarettes expose users to harmful chemical ingredients, including carcinog
Gaston (NC) Gazette
added Apr 28, 2013 23:39
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