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Lung Cancer Alliance Announces $10.5 Million In Additional Federal Funding For Lung Cancer Research Has Cleared An Important Legislative Hurdle
an additional $10.5 million for lung cancer research has been included in the House Appropriations FY2014 Department of Defense (DOD) funding bill. This is the same House Appropriations Committee that in FY2009, at the request of Lung Cancer Alliance, es
Jun 12, 2013
PR Newswire
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Jun 17, 2013 14:41
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App might help smokers quit by teaching them to be more aware
Craving to Quit, a three-week self-directed program available for iPhone and iPad, was developed from Yale's Dr. Judson Brewer research on mindfulness training. Smokers learn how to notice the world from a detached point of view and let thoughts and cra
Jun 14, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jun 15, 2013 16:45
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[Kentucky, Washington] COLLINS: An early lesson for preschoolers: Big Tobacco rules
Lawmakers who labor on behalf of preschool programs may get stars in heaven, but they don't get squat in campaign contributions. And the ones who eliminate money for infant care programs have no fear whatsoever that they'll lose an election over it. Look
Jun 10, 2013
The Olympian (WA)
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Jun 14, 2013 19:18
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[Australia] Heart Foundation says Qld Government earns 'dirty ashtray' award for tobacco industry investment
The Heart Foundation has accused the Queensland Government of slashing funds for smoking prevention campaigns while investing in the tobacco industry through a state corporation. ... On World No Tobacco day, the Heart Foundation has revealed the Queensl
May 31, 2013
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (au)
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Jun 14, 2013 09:33
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[South Carolina] Smoke Free Florence used federal dollars for lobbying
A government report confirms that Smoke Free Florence, the organization behind implementing the city’s controversial smoking ordinance in 2011, illegally used funds to lobby local elected officials. Though disciplinary action was taken, a government watc
Jun 8, 2013
WBTW Channel 13
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Jun 12, 2013 18:38
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[Oregon] Tobacco-use critics make one more pitch
Critics of tobacco use are making one more pitch for lawmakers to earmark a greater part of Oregon's share of the national tobacco settlement for programs aimed at prevention and cessation.
Jun 11, 2013
Salem (OR) Statesman-Journal
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Jun 12, 2013 13:37
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Senate passes half-trillion dollar farm bill
The Senate on Monday passed a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill that expands government subsidies ... The bill's farm-state supporters also fended off efforts to cut sugar, tobacco and other farm supports.
Jun 10, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jun 10, 2013 20:18
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[Kentucky] Tobacco growers win unexpected battle in Washington, but more are likely to come
many were blindsided by an amendment to that bill proposed by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) that would have ended federal subsidies for tobacco crop insurance. The amendment was short-lived and voted down almost as qui
Jun 10, 2013
KyForward
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Jun 10, 2013 11:03
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[UK] Health groups dismayed by news 'big tobacco' funded rightwing thinktanks
The Adam Smith Institute (ASI) and the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) have received tens of thousands of pounds in funding from leading tobacco companies. Their admissions have dismayed health groups, which question the degree to which both organis
Jun 2, 2013
The Observer (uk)
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Jun 3, 2013 23:42
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[Canada] Harper Government Invests in Programs to Help Canadians Quit Smoking
Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Health, announced an investment today in two projects that will give health care providers tools and services to help Canadians quit smoking. "Our government is committed to helping Canadians
May 31, 2013
MarketWire
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Jun 2, 2013 19:45