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EDITORIAL: Big Tobacco wins again in Oklahoma
So who wins, thanks to those six lawmakers who killed local control? Big Tobacco and a tiny fraction of Oklahoma business operators. The losers? The vast majority of Oklahomans who believe health concerns should rule.
Feb 20, 2013
Tulsa (OK) World
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Feb 20, 2013 16:21
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[Oklahoma] Smokefree Policies and Local Rights (PDF)
Implementation of smokefree environments is an evidence-based strategy that can be used by local governments interested in addressing the impact of tobacco on their community. Scientific evidence shows that: Smokefree policies protect nonsmokers
Feb 19, 2013
Don't Smoke on Me (OK Gov. Mary Fallin site)
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Feb 19, 2013 20:39
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[Oklahoma] Gov. Mary Fallin Issue Briefing on Health and Economic Consequences of Smoking
Smokers have rights, but secondhand smoke in public infringes on nonsmokers' rights not to smoke and harms overall public health. Business want healthy, productive workforces, so site selectors consider smokefree policies when determining areas for busin
Feb 19, 2013
Don't Smoke on Me (OK Gov. Mary Fallin site)
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Feb 19, 2013 20:36
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[Oklahoma] SHOW YOUR SUPPORT I support Governor Mary Fallin and the coalition of community leaders and medical professionals in their efforts to reduce smoking-related deaths and illnesses, and to combat the dangers of second hand smoke.
Feb 19, 2013
Don't Smoke on Me (OK Gov. Mary Fallin site)
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Feb 19, 2013 20:35
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Oklahoma Governor Announces Petition Drive On Secondhand Smoke
"It's time to let voters decide whether or not they want clean air in public places like bars and restaurants. I believe the answer will be 'yes.'" The Governor also announced the creation of a new website, DontSmokeOnMe.com, where people can more infor
Feb 19, 2013
KOTV Channel 6 (Tulsa, OK)
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Feb 19, 2013 20:33
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Big Tobacco-Backed Lawmakers Take Down Oklahoma's Anti-Smoking Bill
“This is a victory for tobacco lobbyists and the tobacco industry,” said Alex Weintz, Fallin’s communications director. “It’s a defeat for the state of Oklahoma and anyone who cares about improving our health.” As OKNews reports, the debate over SB 36 r
Feb 19, 2013
Think Progress (blog)
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Feb 19, 2013 19:14
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[Oklahoma] At a glance: Tobacco connections
Campaign contributions and gifts from lobbyists whose clients include the tobacco industry to members of the Senate General Government Committee dating to 2006:
Feb 18, 2013
The Oklahoman
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Feb 19, 2013 12:28
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[Oklahoma] Gov. Mary Fallin, city leaders to reveal plan to reduce smoking-related deaths
Fallin will be joined by Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, Ponca City Mayor Homer Nicholson and several health officials.
Feb 19, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Feb 19, 2013 12:27
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VIDEO: Oklahoma Senate committee kills anti-smoking bill
A measure killed by the Oklahoma Senate on Monday would have changed state law to allow cities to pass their own smoke-free ordinances.
Feb 19, 2013
The Oklahoman
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Feb 19, 2013 12:26