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New Jersey Sen. Lautenberg dead at 89
The next time a flight attendant reminds you there's no smoking or you witness a teenager getting carded at a liquor store, think of Frank Lautenberg. The liberal Democratic senator from New Jersey left his mark on the everyday lives of millions of Americans, whether they know it or not. ...
Russia smoking ban takes effect
A law that bans smoking in public places has taken effect in Russia, a contentious move in a country with one of the highest smoking rates in the world. The ban, which came into force Saturday, prohibits smoking in workplaces, schools, universities and on public transportation. More restrictions will be ...
NY Cancer Society says sweet smokes aimed at kids
They come in brightly colored, shiny packages in fun flavors like chocolate, blueberry, gummy bear, wine and pink berry. But the American Cancer Society says the little cigars and packages of loose tobacco are aimed at kids and are just as deadly as cigarettes. The American Cancer Society is pushing ...
NY Cancer Society says sweet smokes aimed at kids
They come in brightly colored, shiny packages in fun flavors like chocolate, blueberry, gummy bear, wine and pink berry. But the American Cancer Society says the little cigars and packages of loose tobacco are aimed at kids and are just as deadly as cigarettes. The American Cancer Society is pushing ...
Duncan: Options possible for funding pre-K plan
The Obama administration is open to considering more than one option to pay for a national expansion of early learning programs and will work with Congress and states to find the money necessary, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Friday. Duncan was in Atlanta to promote President Barack Obama's proposal ...
Starbucks to ban smoking within 25 feet of cafes
Starbucks customers will soon have to stamp out their cigarettes before approaching the cafes. The Seattle-based chain says it will start banning smoking within 25 feet of its stores, beginning Saturday, where permitted by its leases. Starbucks spokeswoman Jaime Lynn Riley says the intent is to expand the indoor no-smoking ...
Businessman pleads guilty in cigarette tax case
A Florida tobacco distributor long watched by federal investigators pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy in a scheme to avoid paying taxes owed on online cigarette sales in Kentucky. Pedro "Peter" Bello of Miami, 43, became the second person to admit to plotting to use phony invoices to avoid paying taxes ...
Health groups protest new Camel magazine ads
The American Heart Association, American Lung Association and several other health groups are asking at least two state attorneys to investigate a new Camel cigarette ad campaign. The group says the Camel Crush cigarette ads ran in 24 magazines that target young people and may violate the Tobacco Master Settlement ...
Health groups protest new Camel magazine ads
The American Heart Association, American Lung Association and several other health groups are asking at least two state attorneys to investigate a new Camel cigarette ad campaign. The group says the Camel Crush cigarette ads ran in 24 magazines that target young people and may violate the Tobacco Master Settlement ...
Health groups protest new Camel cigarette campaign
The American Heart Association, American Lung Association and other health groups are asking at least two state attorneys to investigate a new Camel cigarette ad campaign. The group says the Camel Crush cigarette ads ran in 24 magazines that target young people and may violate the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. ...
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