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[Pennsylvania] GlaxoSmithKline initiates a multi-city conversation focused on improving the health of US communities

"A Conversation on Community Health" Kicks off in Philadelphia to Address Health Challenges and Explore Innovative Solutions
PR Newswire
added Sep 26, 2012 14:10
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[Pennsylvania] Northampton County settles inmate's lawsuit for $200,000

A former Northampton County Prison inmate who alleged he was beaten by a "jailhouse tobacco gang" has settled with the county for $200,000 in a federal lawsuit that revealed evidence of pervasive corruption at the jail, his attorneys announced Thursday.
Allentown (PA) Morning Call
added Sep 21, 2012 09:19
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[Pennsylvania] New smoking leads to better community

As students and staff have begun to get comfortable with the new school year, the Public Safety Department has created a new smoking policy that is now in effect.
The Globe (Point Park University)
added Sep 18, 2012 14:49
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[Pennsylvania] EDITORIAL: Chew on this: With smokeless tobacco use on the rise, isn't it time the state incorporates a tax?

Cigarette smoking among teens is down but smokeless tobacco and cigar usage is too high. If ever there was a good case to be made for increasing taxes, look no further than teen smoking.
Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News
added Sep 6, 2012 15:10
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[Pennsylvania] Boroughwide Smoking Ban in Parks Headed for Vote

Councilwoman Mary Fuller said at the council work session this month that the parks and recreation committee, of which she is chairperson, has made a recommendation to borough council to proceed with the banning of smoking in all park areas.
Patch.org
added Aug 13, 2012 12:10
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[Pennsylvania] EDITORIAL: Our view: Smoking ban at parks may be in order

Erie (PA) Times-News
added Aug 13, 2012 00:50
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[Pennsylvania] BONAVITA: Toomey's cigars stance puts jobs and votes ahead of public health

Toomey is on the wrong side of this issue. So is Scarnati. If tobacco is so lethal that its manufacturers had to pay billions to states, then the feds should regulate all forms of tobacco, not exempt the forms that provide votes for incumbents or campai
Dubois (PA) Courier-Express
added Aug 12, 2012 18:24
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[Pennsylvania] VIDEO: Toomey pushes to exclude large and premium cigars from FDA regulation

In Valley visit, senator pushes his measure that would bar regulation of large and premium smokes.
Allentown (PA) Morning Call
added Aug 8, 2012 20:30
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[Pennsylvania] Cigar shop owner faces criminal drug charges

The owner of a popular Exton cigar shop is facing criminal charges for allegedly selling illegal synthetic drugs, officials said Thursday.
West Chester (PA) Daily Local
added Jul 30, 2012 15:43
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[Pennsylvania] EDITORIAL: Broader ban: Piecemeal curbs on workplace smoking could work

Mr. Frankel wants to amend state law so counties or municipalities would have the power to set tougher smoking regulations than the state law. . . . has merit, and it just might have a greater chance of success. Quitting isn't easy, but it is possible.
Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette
added Jul 29, 2012 14:03
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