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House OKs FDA regulation of tobacco products

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government would for the first time have regulatory powers over the tobacco industry under a bill the House approved Thursday after years of campaigning by anti-smoking forces. The measure, passed 298-112, gives the Food and … Continue reading

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Cigarette sales soar during slump

COLLIER COUNTY: At a time when many businesses are hurting, Southwest Florida cigarette sales are surging. The news comes on the same day the nation marks “Kick Butts Day” to get people to quit smoking. On April 1st, the federal … Continue reading

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Texas lawmakers need to pass statewide smoking ban

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong last week put a famous face on the legislative battle to ban smoking statewide in public indoor places, including restaurants and bars. At a rally outside the Capitol, Armstrong invoked his own successful … Continue reading

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