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[Montana] Welcome to Marlboro Country: Philip Morris Stakes a Last Claim in the West

The iconic cowboy disappeared from television decades ago. But with the help of a Montana dude ranch, the cigarette company is keeping his legend alive.
The Atlantic Monthly
added Mar 21, 2013 12:37
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Adults experiencing mental illness or a substance use disorder account for nearly 40 percent of all cigarettes smoked

Adults aged 18 or older who experienced any mental illness or who have had a substance use disorder in the past year are more likely to smoke and to smoke more heavily than others according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
added Mar 21, 2013 12:21
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[UK] Cigarettes can also see friendships go up in smoke

A new study by the Co-operative Pharmacy has revealed almost one in five smokers - 19 per cent - avoid their smoker friends who tempt them to light-up, as well as socialising in pubs, to help them break the habit.
Paisley Daily Express (uk)
added Mar 21, 2013 11:24
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New York City Smoking Rate Among Teens Stagnates

To be sure, the 8.5% is still a dramatic improvement from 15 years ago, when nearly a quarter of the city's high school-age students smoked, according to data from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The stagnation mirrors a national trend, exp
The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition
added Mar 21, 2013 11:23
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[Europe] MEPs consider Dalli inquiry

MEPs are pressing for the European Parliament to launch its own inquiry into the John Dalli affair after political group leaders last night (20 March) were shown declassified sections of a report by the EU investigative arm OLAF that led to the resignati
European Voice (be)
added Mar 21, 2013 11:21
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[New York] MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES NEW LEGISLATION TO FURTHER REDUCE SMOKING RATE

The "Tobacco Product Display Restriction" bill would make New York City the first in the nation to keep tobacco products out of sight in retail stores, with the goal of further reducing the youth smoking rate. The second bill, "Sensible Tobacco Enforcemen
New York City: NYC.gov
added Mar 21, 2013 11:03
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[New York] NYC vindicates Haverstraw's tobacco display ban effort

To avoid the risk of incurring hefty legal fees to fight the lawsuit, the village rescinded the law, which was supposed to go into effect next month. "I never really felt that Haverstraw lost. Haverstraw was the first in the country," Hogan said. "I hop
New York Journal News
added Mar 21, 2013 10:40
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[New York] Editorial: Hiding the Smokes

Other nations like Iceland, Canada and Ireland have prohibited the display of tobacco and had success in reducing smoking rates among young people by curbing impulse purchases. It is worth a try in New York City, where an estimated 7,000 people a year di
New York Times
added Mar 21, 2013 10:28
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[Canada] Day 129: Dispatches from a new front line in the Language Wars

the francophone plaintiffs in the case forcibly renegotiated the terms of linguistic surrender that have been gradually imposed on them in this trial by a British tobacco multinational and its Ontario-based lawyers.
Eye on the Trials (ASPQ) (ca)
added Mar 21, 2013 03:06
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[New Hampshire] NH House votes to raise tobacco tax 20 cents

Smokers may be asked yet again to help pay for spending in New Hampshire's next budget after the House voted to raise the tobacco tax 20 cents on Wednesday, a dime less than Gov. Maggie Hassan counted on in her budget. The 193-167 vote sends the bill to
AP - Associated Press
added Mar 20, 2013 16:32
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