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[Florida] Smoking issue sparks conflict within veterans' posts
Perrino says post leadership -- desperate to bolster flagging membership as the World War II generation wanes -- faces a Catch 22: The non-smokers say they won't come unless smoking is banned. And many younger vets are shunning membership, in part becaus
Mar 4, 2013
(Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Sun-Sentinel
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Mar 5, 2013 16:21
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Defense Department Acts to Help Troops and Families Quit Smoking
The Defense Department issued final regulations implementing a law that established a smoking cessation program under TRICARE, the health insurance program for military personnel, retirees and their families. The regulations provide coverage for FDA-appr
Feb 28, 2013
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
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Feb 28, 2013 13:51
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Today's U.S. Soldiers Fitter Than Decades Ago: Report
In addition, they have concentrated on weight management, reducing smoking and improving fitness. "We are doing some things right, compared to previous years," Webber said.
Dec 26, 2012
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Dec 28, 2012 05:14
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Tobacco has long history in military ($$)
Historically, the tobacco industry has been a major contributor to high smoking prevalence among military personnel. During WWI, soldier's reserve ration came with a separate ...
Nov 12, 2012
Martinsville (IN) Reporter-Times
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Nov 13, 2012 03:11
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[Indiana] Legion dropping smoking-ban suit
"The veterans of Post 243 are satisfied with the state's acknowledgement and understanding that the smoking ban does not apply when the post is operating as a private club," wrote Scott Barnhart, the attorney for the American Legion Post, in a statement
Oct 18, 2012
Fort Wayne (IN) Journal-Gazette
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Oct 18, 2012 07:50
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[Australia] Cigarette prices to rise on navy ships
SAILORS won't be able to buy cheap cigarettes on Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ships next year. Navy chief Ray Griggs says the practice of making cheap tobacco products readily available to sailors is no longer in line with broader community expectations.
Oct 15, 2012
AAP (Australian Associated Press) (au)
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Oct 15, 2012 09:20
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[Minnesota] TOTH: We seem to have adjusted to smoking ban
Is it right to tell business owners they can’t allow smoking? We can debate that until the cows come home. But after five years it appears Minnesotans are comfortable with the ban, and the healthier atmosphere it has produced. I know I like it.
Oct 4, 2012
Mille Lacs County (MN) Times
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Oct 7, 2012 12:23
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Navy urges better nutrition and less smoking
U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin and top Navy and Marine Corps leaders came to Norfolk Naval Station on Tuesday to announce the initiative, which promotes healthy life choices through educational videos, brochures and seminars. The program was model
Oct 3, 2012
Norfolk (VA) Virginian-Pilot
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Oct 3, 2012 07:42
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[UK] RAF cigarette smuggler Paul Garbutt told to pay back £80k
A former RAF senior aircraftman from Teesside jailed for his part in a cigarette smuggling operation has been ordered to pay back £80,000.
Sep 11, 2012
BBC Online
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Sep 12, 2012 11:33
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[Iraq] New rules set more specific smoke-free areas
Apr 30, 2012
Air Force Times
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Apr 30, 2012 10:59