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Proposed bill would ban smoking on all MoCo government property

Several council members in Montgomery County are proposing a ban on all property owned or leased by the county.

Tags: Kate Ryan, cancer, Nancy Floreen

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Court upholds block on graphic cigarette warnings

Tags: cigarette warning labels, Richmond, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, Lorillard Tobacco

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Declines in teen smoking begin to stall

Teen smoking had been declining for decades, but now progress is stalling. Here are some tips for talking to teens about not smoking.

Tags: teen smoking, Paula Wolfson, tlc pediatrics, surgeon general

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More airports make smokers go outside to light up

A growing number of airports are making smokers take it outside, instead of providing them with lounges inside the building.

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Bills to restrict smoking nearly snuffed out in Md.

Proposed smoking restrictions aren't catching fire in Annapolis as the Maryland General Assembly reaches the final weeks of a 90-day session.

Tags: Kate Ryan, Hans Riemer, annapolis, Maryland General Assembly

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Oral cancer survivor pushes smokeless tobacco tax

Gruen Von Behrens, a 25-year-old who believes chewing tobacco caused him to develop oral cancer, is asking Maryland lawmakers to raise taxes on smokeless tobacco and small cigars.

Tags: tobacco tax, Maryland General Assembly

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Maryland Senate votes to ban smoking in cars with kids

The Maryland Senate wants to prohibit drivers from smoking in cars if a child under the age of 8 is a passenger.

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Md. Sen. votes to ban smoking in cars with kids

The Maryland Senate wants to prohibit drivers from smoking in cars if a child under the age of 8 is a passenger.

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US report studies youth tobacco use, prevention

Tags: Richmond, tobacco, U.S. Surgeon General, Food and Drug Administration

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Smokers could face playground ban

A smoking ban in areas designated for children's play and audience seating may be coming to Frederick city parks, along with trash receptacles for cigarette butts.

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