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Delegate asks for smoking ban in D.C.'s National parks

As the D.C. council considers a smoking ban in city parks and near playgrounds, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is calling on the National Park Service to institute a smoking ban in all NPS parks in the District.

Tags: National Park Service, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Steve Whitesell

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Drop in premature births linked to public smoking bans

A recent study finds that a drop in premature births could be linked to public smoking bans.

Tags: premature births, smoking, BBC, Rosemary Frisino Toohey

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Smoking, trees and bikes top next Mont. Co. council agenda

If you ask Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen what will be up for debate among Maryland lawmakers early in 2013, she will tell you smoking on county property is definitely on the table.

Tags: Montgomery County Council, Nancy Floreen, bike share,

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Companies and government agencies ban smoking in 2013

Those who are craving a smoke will have a harder time finding a legal place to light up after the New Year. More companies and government agencies are ramping up restrictions on spots where smoking is allowed.

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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.

Tags: smoking, Maryland General Assembly

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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.

Tags: smoking, Frederick

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