The United Pro Choice
October 5, 2007 - Issue #453 | |||||
President Bush says NO to Federal Tobacco Tax Increase. Bush vetoes child health insurance plan. President, Congress battle over $30 billion coverage difference.
The Oregon Measure 50. By David Reinhard. If you're ready to target groups or products that drive up the costs of state-funded programs in order to fund new government benefits -- the next step is clear: The Twinkies tax. If Measure 50 passes and the precedent of writing tax rates on unhealthy products into our Constitution is set, Salem Democrats could well take a take a run at taxing our TV remotes. Smoke on the water. By Eryn Jelesiewicz. An admission by one of the world's top-rated cruise lines that a new smoking ban is costing it millions of dollars in lost bookings has highlighted the quandary cruise companies face as they try to balance the demands of smokers and non-smokers. Canada: Happy 100th Birthday Walter Trask. Bulgaria: Wants to expand its current ban on smoking. China: Beijing moves to ban smoking in cabs. India: Prisoners in Kerala’s jails are now free to smoke. UK: Updates and other observations, crisis, and backlash. IN: Lafayette City Councilman Considers Smoking Ban Ordinance. IN: Monroe County proposes car smoking ban extension. KS: Shawnee, To Smoke or Not to Smoke. ME: Cigarette tax shortfall burning hole in budget. MO: Judge dismisses case against smoking ban. NM: Curry County approves outside smoking ban. TN: You may smoke anywhere with no children allowed. UT: Gallivan Center smoking ban. UT: Panel hesitant but OKs car-smoking proposal. USA: Court backs tobacco ruling, allow verdict to apply to lawsuits. UK: Air rage smoker jailed for attack. CA: Belmont Businesses fear smoking ban will spook customers. MN: In metro area, growth takes a hit. Ban damage across county. NY: Man slashed after an argument over cigarette smoke. OH: Smoking ban hurting those who comply. OH: Smoker, Owen Rufty, beaten with a brick for seven minutes. Cholesterol high? Get healthy or get fired. What is next? Noise. Pub staff face compulsory ear plugs. New UK regulations. Obesity Smoking Add $100 Billion a Year to U.S. Health Costs. | |||||
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