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[Nevada] LETTER: Smoking claims cloud argument

Mike McGreer, featured in a Sept. 20 anti-smoking, full-page ad (Page 3-B), claimed in a Sept. 27 letter to the editor (Page 5-A) my argument against the Smoke-Free Mesquite drive is "insulting and misleading." He doesn't use published facts, but more he
Mesquite (NV) Local News
added Oct 6, 2012 15:07
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[Nevada] Smoke-free casino advocates heading to G2E

advocates will be displaying health warning signs about secondhand smoke exposure at the G2E and adding humor for passing gaming attendees by wearing masks depicting the likeness of gaming executives Steve Wynn, Sheldon Adelson, Gary Loveman, Jim Murren,
Casino City Times
added Oct 2, 2012 16:34
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[Nevada] Cigarette blamed for fire that damages apartment building

An apartment in an eight-unit building was heavily damaged by a fire caused by a cigarette, Clark County fire officials said.
Las Vegas Sun
added Oct 1, 2012 16:52
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[Nevada] LAS VEGAS BUSINESS OWNER CHARGED WITH PURCHASING "CONTRABAND CIGARETTES"

"Organized retail crime costs the American economy billions of dollars every year," said U.S. Attorney Bogden. "This investigation is an excellent example of how federal and local law enforcement agencies can work together to combat a growing national pr
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
added Sep 29, 2012 13:50
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[Nevada] LETTER: Markgraf’s pro-smoking argument flawed

More than 1/3 of Mesquite’s workers are exposed daily to smoking related cancer-causing chemicals. This should not be a condition of employment. Both businesses and smokers have learned to avoid their responsibilities to others by shifting health-care co
Mesquite (NV) Local News
added Sep 27, 2012 16:20
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[Nevada] New Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) Exhibiting in Las Vegas October 8, Promoting E-Cig Self-Regulation

The recently chartered Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) attends its first trade show on October 8, 2012 in Las Vegas where it looks to introduce its program and attract new members.
PR Web
added Sep 25, 2012 12:57
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[Missouri, Nevada] Advocates Demand Smokefree Casinos for Workers

Public health advocates from across the U.S. are gathering in Kansas City this week draw attention to the recent death of Sheryl Wilkins, a longtime casino worker who died of throat cancer earlier this month. For three decades working as a dealer in the s
PR Newswire
added Aug 16, 2012 02:31
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[Nevada] John Packham: Eliminate scourge that is tobacco

From time to time, I am asked about the source of my militancy on tobacco issues. My reasons are both professional and personal. . . . The only remaining question is whether or not state lawmakers possess the political courage to restore funding for tob
Reno (NV) Gazette-Journal
added Aug 5, 2012 13:19
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[Nevada] Las Vegas store owner arrested for reselling stolen cigarettes, alc

A team of local and federal law enforcement officers busted a North Las Vegas store owner Wednesday morning on suspicion of buying and reselling stolen cigarettes, alcohol and other retail goods.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
added Jul 25, 2012 23:37
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[Louisiana, Nevada] Judge dismisses second-hand smoke lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment

U.S. District Judge Sarah Vance in Louisiana last week dismissed a suit claiming Caesars Entertainment Corp. of Las Vegas was responsible for the cancer death of a dealer at its Harrah’s hotel-casino in New Orleans.
Vegas Inc
added Jul 17, 2012 07:40
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