On Wednesday, April 1, the largest tobacco-tax hike in federal history will go into effect. A bill signed by President Obama early in his administration raises the federal tax per pack of cigarettes from 39 cents to $1.01. Federal taxes on cigars, chewing tobacco and other tobacco products will also increase substantially.
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Rising cigarette prices and a sputtering economy are causing more tobacco users to search for ways to quit.
A new poll shows two-thirds of Michigan voters favor a smoking ban in workplaces, including restaurants and Detroit's casinos. A House committee is expected to vote Wednesday on a statewide smoking ban. Detroit's three casinos argue it would chase smoking customers to Indian-owned casinos that would not be affected. The poll was conducted by EPIC-MRA and was commissioned by the Campaign for ...
Rising cigarette prices and a sputtering economy are causing more tobacco users to search for ways to quit.
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With tobacco taxes going up once again, quitting smoking looks like a quick way to save a dollar.
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With tobacco taxes going up once again, quitting smoking looks like a quick way to save a dollar.
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NEW YORK, March 30 (UPI) -- Parents who smoke should think seriously about the impact their death would have on their children, a media campaign by New York City health officials says.
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A new anti-smoking campaign in the City reminds smokers of the emotional and physical concerns that smoking poses to children.
A public vote will be held April 7 to determine the fate of the smoking ban bill, which, if passed, would make it illegal to smoke inside or within ten feet of the main entrance of any public building.
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Three out of ten Europeans smoke every day or once in a while, over the age of 15. Greece has the highest proportion of smokers than average, according to a Eurobarometer survey. It says 42% of Greeks smoke. Bulgaria places next, with 39%. Northern Europe is not exempt, with 37% of Latvians smoking.
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