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Africa’s ‘no’ to anti-smoking measures
The association of southern Africa’s tobacco producers says anti-smoking measures as mulled by the World Health Organization would spell economic ruin for at least 15 African countries.
Oct 29, 2012
RUVR Voice of Russia (ru)
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Oct 29, 2012 16:05
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[California] LETTER: The high cost of smoking
May 10, 2012
Santa Maria (CA) Times
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May 10, 2012 04:19
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[Tanzania] WHO restrictions upset tobacco body
The Tanzania Tobacco Cooperative Apex Limited (TTCA) representing more than 100,000 tobacco farmers in the country has opposed World Health Organisation (WHO) plans on regulation of the crop's farming.
Sep 17, 2012
The Citizen (tz)
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Sep 18, 2012 00:35
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[France] French smokers unite against curbs
The Union for the Rights of Adult Smokers (UDFA) says it represents a potential 12.5 million voters and intends to fight against the spread of no-smoking zones or rising cigarette prices.
May 27, 2012
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
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May 27, 2012 14:39
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[Europe] Poland opposes EU menthol and slim cigarettes ban
In spite of the Health Ministry's reference to 90,000 deaths in Poland per year as a result of smoking-related diseases, the opinions of the other ministries proved decisive. The Ministry of Agriculture outlined that Poland is the largest exporter of t
Jan 31, 2013
Polskie Radio (pl)
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Jan 31, 2013 13:30
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E-Cig Summit – Jan, 2013
January 28th and 29th Las Vegas, Nevada On January 5, 2011 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that certain tobacco products introduced or changed since Feb. 15, 2007 must be reviewed by the agency.
Jan 4, 2013
SFATA (Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association)
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Jan 4, 2013 10:00
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Big Tobacco Already Resisting Obama's Proposal To Fund Universal Preschool With Cigarette Taxes
But Big Tobacco's powerful lobbying arm disagrees. "We oppose another federal tax increase on tobacco products," a spokesperson for the Altria Group, the biggest lobbying organization representing the tobacco industry, told the Huffington Post on Friday.
Apr 10, 2013
Think Progress (blog)
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Apr 10, 2013 16:41
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[California] Richard Fink: The Koch Brothers’ Big Tobacco Man Behind the Kochtopus Curtain
relatively few people have heard of Richard Fink. And even fewer know of his connections to Big Tobacco – connections which may have influenced the creation and actions of Koch-funded front groups for decades to come. With the Kochs’ support, Fink estab
Jan 31, 2013
The Checks and Balances Project
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Feb 6, 2013 05:41
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[Illinois] Cigar smokers fuming over new regulations
Pending legislation in the House and Senate would amend the act to exempt premium cigars – defined as a cigar that is “wrapped solely in tobacco leaf, contains no filter, and weighs at least 6 pounds per 1,000 count” – from FDA regulation. If the new leg
Jul 15, 2012
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
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Jul 15, 2012 12:51
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[Connecticut] 'Roll-your-own' cigarette battle at center of congressional finance scandal
Observers say with so much profit at stake, it is not surprising the Connecticut roll-your-own bill is at the heart of a controversy involving the campaign for Congress by state House Speaker Chris Donovan, D-Meriden.
Jun 10, 2012
Westport (CT) News
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Jun 10, 2012 21:40