WASHINGTON, D.C. -- May 14, 2008 -- The District of Columbia Council has joined the growing number of states that are increasing their tobacco taxes as a way to discourage children and adults from smoking by doubling the District’s cigarette tax to $2 per pack.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- April 15, 2008 -- Iowa Governor Chet Culver today signed the Smokefree Air Act (HF 2212), comprehensive legislation that will eliminate smoking in non-hospitality workplaces, bars and restaurants throughout the state. The statewide law will take effect July 1, 2008.
Millions of families who have experienced the devastating effects of tobacco addiction can celebrate today being one step closer the historic passage of legislation that for the first time will save lives by stopping Big Tobacco’s unfettered ability to market its deadly products to children and adults.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 12, 2008 -- “On behalf of the millions of families who have experienced the devastating effects of tobacco addiction, I commend Chairman Pallone (D-NJ), Chairman Dingell (D-MI) and Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 5, 2008 -- On the eve of the House Health Subcommittee markup of a bill to give the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 26, 2008 -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman today signed the Nebraska Clean Indoor Act, comprehensive legislation that will eliminate smoking in workplaces, bars, restaurants and casinos throughout the state.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 20, 2008 -- An insidious new generation of tobacco products is threatening efforts to reduce tobacco use in the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 14, 2008 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced its Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton Hotels will make its 8,000 smoking guest rooms in 300 hotels and resorts smoke-free by December 31, 2008.
House Narrowly Upholds President's Second Veto of Children's Health Bill and Tobacco Tax Increase
The President today is expected to reject his second chance to give four million disadvantaged children access to health insurance by vetoing the bipartisan bill to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) through an increase in the federal tobacco tax.