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[Asia, India] Times of Smoking not cool: Bollywood fraternity
Every Year, 31st May is globally observed as 'World No Tobacco Day' (WNTD). The main focus of this year's event is to create awareness about the ill effects of tobacco and influence tobacco control activities as well as raise funds for cancer patients. A
May 27, 2013
Times of India
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May 27, 2013 17:08
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[Massachusetts] As state diverts tobacco funds, treatment programs up in smoke
This fiscal year, state government will collect a combined $815 million in tobacco taxes and payments from a 1998 settlement with tobacco companies. It will spend $4.1 million on antitobacco programs -- less than 1 percent of total revenues.
May 27, 2013
Lowell (MA) Sun
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May 27, 2013 11:20
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Challenges for philanthropy and tobacco control in China (1986–2012)
The ultimate question is whether foreign philanthropy is making a difference in tobacco control and changing social norms in China? The answer is plainly and simply that we do not know; the evidence is not yet available.
May 25, 2013
Tobacco Control
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May 28, 2013 12:17
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Senate Farm Bill Debate Marches On
wean Americans from tobacco. "We have to say no to tobacco in America. I think by eliminating this subsidy in crop insurance it can have a big impact," Feinstein noted. However, opponents of the amendment including Sen. Richard Burr, N.C., said doing awa
May 24, 2013
Farm Futures
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May 24, 2013 11:23
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[Kentucky] Senate votes down proposal to end tobacco crop insurance subsidy
voted 52-44 Thursday afternoon to kill an amendment to the Farm Bill that would have eliminated federal crop insurance subsidies for tobacco. "This is a big victory for Kentucky's tobacco growers and their families. I was happy to lead the fight to prote
May 24, 2013
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
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May 24, 2013 05:33
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Senate rejects amendment to end tobacco farm subsidies - The Hill's Floor Action
•The Senate rejected a farm bill amendment that would have ended all taxpayer subsidies for tobacco farmers. •Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced the amendment, which failed on a 44 to 52 vote — the amendment was held
May 23, 2013
The Hill
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May 24, 2013 11:13
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Roll Call Vote on Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco)
2:28pm The Senate began a roll call vote on Feinstein amendment #Feinstein-McCain amendment #923 (crop insurance-tobacco) (60-vote threshold); Not Agreed To: 44-52
May 23, 2013
United States Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
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May 24, 2013 11:07
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[Kentucky] US Senate defeats effort to end federal insurance program for tobacco
Tobacco farmers long on the defensive notched a victory Thursday when the U.S. Senate fended off efforts to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop. The vote, coming as the Senate crafts a five-year farm bill, was seen crucial for
May 23, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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May 24, 2013 05:40
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[Indiana] US Senate Passes Farm Bill; Big Win for Tobacco Growers
A major victory for tobacco farmers today. The U.S. Senate defeated an attempt to eliminate the federal insurance program for the embattled crop. The vote came today as the senate crafted a five year Farm Bill. The amendment proposed ending $33 million
May 23, 2013
WTVW Fox 7 (Evansville, IN)
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May 24, 2013 05:29
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[North Carolina] Tar Heel lawmakers gird for tobacco fight
The U.S. Senate this week has started to fine-tune the huge, new five-year farm bill, working through votes on a series of amendments that will include a proposal to eliminate federal subsidies for tobacco insurance.
May 22, 2013
Raleigh (NC) News & Observer
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May 23, 2013 03:43