New Analysis: Women of Low Socio-Economic Status Face Unique Challenges Related to Smoking, Smoking Ban Policies

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District of Columbia Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers

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Smokeless tobacco safer than smoking

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Ecigarettesnational.com Says Claim by FDA and Other Health Organizations Intentionally Misleading

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FDA Acts to Protect Public Health from Electronic Cigarettes

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Internet May Be Newest Venue for Teen Tobacco Exposure

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Is a society with smokers profitable?

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New Survey Highlights Emotional, Financial Toll Multi-Generational Tobacco Use Takes on Parents Sandwiched In Between

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North Carolina Should Increase Cigarette Tax by 50 Cents to Save Lives and Raise Revenue

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Team Sports Can't Compete With Films to Keep Kids From Smoking

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Florida State Tobacco Tax Increase May Prompt Smokers to Quit Spontaneously

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Wisconsin Tobacco Tax Increase Is Positive Step for Health, but Budget Disappoints by Cutting Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs

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Smoking May Trigger Brain Damage

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DOD, VA should take stronger steps to combat tobacco use in military, veteran populations

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Nicotine dependence remains prevalent despite recent declines in cigarette use

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Quest Diagnostics Earns Platinum Honor As 'Best Employer For Healthy Lifestyles'

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New research discovers link between smoking and brain damage

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Pennsylvania Department of Health Applauds New Federal Anti-Tobacco Law

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President Obama Delivers Historic Victory for America's Kids and Health over Tobacco

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Obama Signs Tough New Anti-Smoking Law

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Pelosi Statement on President Obama Signing Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

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State Launches New Campaign to Help Pregnant Smokers Go Tobacco-Free

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Study finds that tobacco companies changed design of cigarettes without alerting smokers

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Chemicals in Marijuana Smoke May Harm DNA

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'Cannabis alters human DNA' -- new study

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Statement by American Dental Association President Dr. John S. Findley on Passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

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American College of Chest Physicians Celebrates the Nation's Victory for Tobacco Control

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Tobacco Control Bill Heads to White House as Health Groups Cheer

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Pelosi: Enabling the FDA to Regulate Tobacco a Giant Step Toward Making America Healthier

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Tobacco Legislation a Monumental Achievement, Says APHA

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State Tobacco Control a Mixed Bag

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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Addresses National Conference on Tobacco During Opening Session in Phoenix

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Senator Ben Nelson Votes to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco

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American Lung Association in Iowa Thanks Senators Harkin and Grassley for Votes to Pass Legislation Granting FDA Authority Over Tobacco Products

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Senator Johnson Votes to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco

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Senate Passes Senator Kennedy's Historic Bill to Regulate Tobacco Products; Senator Kerry Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco

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Senator Cornyn Leads Fight to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco

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Senator Rockefeller Votes to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco

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Senators Harkin and Grassley Vote to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco

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Senator Landrieu Votes to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco

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