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[New York] STATEMENT BY SMOKERS' RIGHTS GROUP ON TODAY'S NYC COUNCIL HEARING TO RAISE CIGARETTE SALES AGE TO 21
NYC C.L.A.S.H. has opted not to participate any further in proceedings that only serve to pose as the democratic process. ... C.L.A.S.H. plans to run ads in publications such as college newspapers and any other medium that draws young adults illustratin
May 2, 2013
MMD Newswire (Mass Media Distribution LLC)
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May 8, 2013 23:35
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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
May 1, 2013
The Oklahoman
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May 8, 2013 22:55
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[Europe, Malta] Transparency groups tell Barroso to remove Swedish Match lobbyist on ethics committee
Transparency watchdogs in Brussels have called on European Commission president José Manuel Barroso to revoke the membership of Michel Petite from his ad hoc ethical committee that is expected to regulate lobbying inside the EU. The groups - Corporate E
May 8, 2013
Malta Today (mt)
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May 8, 2013 21:47
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[Europe, Malta] MEPs take Barroso to task over Dalli case
European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has to explain why he failed to ensure the investigation on John Dalli stood before he forced his resignation, two French MEPs said yesterday as they published a damning report on the case. “Can you imag
May 8, 2013
Times of Malta (mt)
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May 8, 2013 21:40
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[Europe, Malta] One set of rules for Dalli and one for Barroso?
Mr Staes said the two were not in Malta to defend Mr Dalli, who Mr Bové described as a political adversary with whom he had fought over the Commission’s decisions on genetically modified food. However, they both argued that the OLAF report had really ma
May 8, 2013
Times of Malta (mt)
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May 8, 2013 21:39
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[Europe] ‘Malta’s honour is at stake’
From a legal point of view, José Manuel Barroso did not assume his responsibilities and in the process “ruined Malta’s honour and ruined John Dalli’s honour”. That is how Green MEP Bart Staes yesterday described what – in his view and that of his collea
May 8, 2013
Times of Malta (mt)
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May 8, 2013 21:37
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[Europe, Malta] After OLAF leak, Kessler says his office’s independence is at stake
Giovanni Kessler, the head of the European Union's anti-fraud agency OLAF, has rejected criticism over an investigation that prompted the resignation of former health commissioner John Dalli, insisting their work was "fair, thorough".
May 7, 2013
Malta Today (mt)
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May 8, 2013 15:20
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[Australia, UK] Lynton Crosby: David Cameron's top aide's links to the alcohol industry revealed
New laws to force cigarette firms to sell fags in plain packs have also been shelved since Mr Crosby was hired, along with a compulsory register that would make lobbyists reveal their clients
May 8, 2013
The Mirror (uk)
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May 8, 2013 14:37
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How Wall Street Defanged Dodd-Frank
Battalions of regulatory lawyers burrowed deep in the federal bureaucracy to foil reform.
May 8, 2013
The Nation
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May 8, 2013 14:19
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[Europe] Giovanni Kessler welcomes the annual Report of the OLAF Supervisory Committee and calls for respect for the integrity of ongoing judicial procedures
Giovanni Kessler strongly rejected allegations to the effect that OLAF had made false statements in one of its Reports, had influenced a witness to make a false statement to the European Parliament, and had acted illegally in other ways. He drew attentio
Apr 23, 2013
European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (be)
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May 8, 2013 13:27