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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
May 24, 2013
WBUR-FM (Boston, MA)
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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
May 24, 2013
Evening Herald (ie)
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May 24, 2013 11:34
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[Ireland] Sharp exchanges between Martin and Gilmore over tobacco lobbying
Fianna Fáil leader desribes meeting with industry members as ‘disturbing’
May 24, 2013
Irish Times (ie)
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May 23, 2013 22:11
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[Europe] EU anti-fraud chief defends role in Dalligate
The director general of the EU’s anti-fraud agency, Olaf, has said public confidence in the office has increased despite allegations of wrongdoing in an investigation that led to the dismissal of EU commissioner John Dalli last October.
May 23, 2013
EUobserver.com
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May 28, 2013 05:55
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[Ireland] Taoiseach, ministers criticised over “inappropriate” tobacco industry meeting
THE MINISTER FOR Health will be asked this morning by Senator John Crown about a meeting between the Taoiseach, two ministers and the tobacco industry. The meeting between the industry members and the Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and Ministers Alan Shatter and
May 23, 2013
The Journal.ie (ie)
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May 23, 2013 22:13
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[Ireland] Reilly knew about Taoiseach's tobacco meeting, but “would not” go
The Health Minister said that he has “declared war” on the tobacco industry, and pointed out that the meeting at government buildings focused on smuggling.
May 23, 2013
The Journal.ie (ie)
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May 23, 2013 22:08
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[Ireland] Limerick smokers urged to oppose “prohibition”
John Mallon, the spokesman for the group Forest Éireann said he is undertaking a national tour “against a backdrop of increasingly restrictive measures on smoking and tobacco, including campaigns to ‘de-normalise’ the habit.”
May 23, 2013
Limerick Post (ie)
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May 23, 2013 22:02
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[Ireland] Taoiseach conducts formal talks with tobacco indstry
Taoiseach Enda Kenny received a delegation of senior tobacco industry figures in Government Buildings a fortnight ago, the first time any Taoiseach has conducted formal talks with the industry. Mr Kenny was accompanied by ministers Michael Noonan and Al
May 23, 2013
Irish Times (ie)
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May 23, 2013 03:46
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MARTENS: IRS Sleuths Were on the Right Track: Big Tobacco Created Tea Party in 1994
Big Tobacco not only created the Tea Party, it has promoted it over decades, pumped millions into marketing it, and pulled it out of its magic hat every time it needed to produce an overnight, spontaneous “grassroots” movement.
May 22, 2013
DeSmogBlog.com (ca)
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May 23, 2013 03:50
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[North Carolina] Tar Heel lawmakers gird for tobacco fight
The U.S. Senate this week has started to fine-tune the huge, new five-year farm bill, working through votes on a series of amendments that will include a proposal to eliminate federal subsidies for tobacco insurance.
May 22, 2013
Raleigh (NC) News & Observer
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May 23, 2013 03:43