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Great American Smokeout 2009: It's About Time to Enact Strong Tobacco Control Policies
November 19, 2009
Today marks another milestone. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is celebrating the 34th Great American Smokeout by urging state and local lawmakers to support comprehensive smoke-free legislation and push for higher state tobacco tax increases. The Great American Smokeout began more that 30 years ago for smokers to pledge to quit smoking for one day and make a plan to kick the habit for a lifetime. In recent years, it's a reminder to encourage elected officials to enact important laws that help people quit, prevent youth from ever starting, and reduce the number of people exposed to deadly secondhand smoke in workplaces. ACS CAN will continue to be a strong advocate for implementing and enforcing tobacco control laws across the country.
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