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Antismoking Outlays Drop Despite Tobacco Revenue

states have spent less on tobacco prevention over the past two years than in any period since the national tobacco settlement in 1998, despite record high revenues from the settlement and tobacco taxes, according to a report to be released on Thursday.
New York Times
added Dec 6, 2012 02:40
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[North Carolina] McIntyre Pushes for Fair Treatment of Tobacco Growers

U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre is pushing USDA to help tobacco farmers by urging it to make an adjustment to the tobacco federal crop insurance program so that claim amounts may better reflect market prices.
US House of Representatives
added Sep 12, 2012 03:18
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[California] Advocates don't want to mix tax dollars with movie smoking

The American Lung Assn. in California says the bill shouldn't become law until it prevents the state from subsidizing movies that showcase smoking. "We believe that continuing the practice of using state dollars to subsidize movies that depict harmful l
Los Angeles Times blogs
added Sep 7, 2012 11:53
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[Florida] Opponent groups use money from Renuart backers to attack him on two tobacco-related votes

He 'voted for big giveaways for big tobacco,' it charges
Florida Times-Union
added Aug 12, 2012 17:35
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[Virginia] EDITORIAL: Altria: For the arts

Although Altria is not alone, it still sets standards for public involvement. Its efforts make Richmond a better place. . . . Altria's presence generates gratitude.
Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch
added Jul 20, 2012 02:10
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[Jamaica] HAGLEY: Public health and the tobacco industry - an inherent conflict

the Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control (JCTC) would like to reiterate that the main concern of the coalition in this matter is the protection of the health of the Jamaican people from the effects of tobacco use.
Jamaica Gleaner (jm)
added Jun 24, 2012 08:35
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[Bulgaria, Europe] EC to Allow Agricultural Funds for Tobacco Growers

Although the EU will not have any express subsidies for tobacco growers, it will allow them to be financed under general agricultural subsidies, according to EC official Roger White.
Novinite.com (bg)
added Jun 10, 2012 21:35
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[Tanzania] Investment Centre Hails Investors in Tobacco

TIC Investment Facilitation Director, Ms Nakuala Senzia, made the remarks on Wednesday, during a tour of members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industries and Trade at the Morogoro-based Universal Corporation Inc. The Universal Corpo
All-Africa.com
added Mar 22, 2013 12:53
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[New York] Teens increasingly drawn to cigars; health groups fight for anti-tobacco funding

As health groups fight to get funding restored to reducing smoking rates in New York, a national tobacco watchdog group reported this morning that cigar smoking among teenagers has exploded over the past decade. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids said h
Buffalo (NY) News blogs
added Mar 13, 2013 11:49
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[Massachusetts] Budget Shortfalls Burning Anti-Smoking Funds

Millions of dollars originally intended for smoking cessation programs in Massachusetts have been diverted to offset budget deficits, leaving the state struggling to fund quit-smoking hotlines, treatment programs and anti-tobacco advertising, the New Eng
WGBH (Boston, MA)
added Jan 30, 2013 20:27
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