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[Rhode Island] Nearly 25% of Female College Freshmen Smoke Hookah—Miriam Study

A new study from Miriam Hospital researchers says that nearly 25% of female college students smoke hookah for the first time their freshmen year
GoLocalProv.com
added Jul 22, 2012 20:04
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[Rhode Island] That's Toxic! Britney Spears sneaks out for a cigarette break before judging a new round of X Factor auditions

The X Factor judge was photographed smoking a cigarette this morning with a friend outside a breakfast spot in Providence, Rhode Island.
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added Jun 30, 2012 05:39
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[China, Missouri, Rhode Island] Chinese national charged in RI with smuggling cigs

A Chinese national is facing charges that he smuggled more than $1 million worth of counterfeit Marlboro cigarettes into the United States, federal authorities in Rhode Island said Friday. Lin Xiao Wei is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday in U.S. Distr
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 29, 2012 15:51
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[Rhode Island] Probation for man who smuggled 3 million cigarettes into R.I.

A Syrian national living in Massachusetts has been sentenced to five years' probation for his role in bringing millions of contraband cigarettes into Rhode Island. Mohamad Mohamad, sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court, must spend one year in a half
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 28, 2012 17:41
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[Rhode Island] RI gov vetoes change to underage smoking penalties

Rhode Island's governor has vetoed legislation that would have imposed tougher penalties on minors caught smoking.
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 22, 2012 14:49
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[Rhode Island] Providence, RI: A Legal Battleground Over Flavored Tobacco Products, Coupons and Promotions

An important legal battle over a retailer's ability to sell flavored tobacco products, accept tobacco product coupons, and offer promotionally-priced tobacco products is being waged in U.S. Federal District Court in Rhode Island. This litigation battle b
Convenience Store/Petroleum (CSPNet)
added Jun 19, 2012 15:34
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[Rhode Island] Health groups back Providence in tobacco lawsuit

advocacy groups have filed papers in federal court supporting Providence in a lawsuit brought against the city by several tobacco companies . . . The lawsuit targets ordinances banning pricing strategies, such as "buy one, get one free," and sales of non-
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 16, 2012 06:51
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[Rhode Island] LETTER: Victor Sanchez: Kudos to city for tobacco fight

I would like to commend the City of Providence for its work to combat the tobacco industry's efforts to lure in more young customers. After reading The Journal's May 12 article, "Snuffing out violations,''
Providence (RI) Journal-Bulletin
added Jun 8, 2012 15:23
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Leading Health Groups Urge Rhode Island Lawmakers to Approve Large Increase in Cigarette Tax, Reject 4-Cent Proposed Increase

Small Increases Not Enough to Reduce Smoking
PR Newswire
added Jun 8, 2012 06:00
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[Rhode Island] Pawtucket holds anti-tobacco poetry slam

AP - Associated Press
added May 28, 2012 11:50
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