Do E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit?
Smokers who wish to quit commonly use electronic cigarettes to help them, despite the lack of evidence that the devices work, a new study finds. Full story
NY authorities probe money trail in smuggling ring
A smuggling ring that made a fortune selling more than a million cartons of untaxed cigarettes in New York may have funneled some of the illicit proceeds to terrorist groups, authorities said Thursday. Full story
New York breaks Islamic-linked cigarette smuggling ring: source
(Reuters) - New York authorities on Thursday will announce the arrest of 16 people in a cigarette smuggling ring that included three men who had been under scrutiny because of suspected links to Islamic militant groups, a law enforcement official said. Full story
Advocates call for cigarette tax increase in Conn.
Health and youth advocates want Connecticut lawmakers to raise the tax on a pack of cigarettes by 95 cents to deter smoking. Full story
Feds reach deal with online cigarette company
Federal prosecutors have reached a $3.1 million settlement with the owners of an online cigarette dealership over taxes owed on the smokes, just days after one of the owners pleaded guilty to taking part in a scheme to avoid paying the tariffs. Full story
Some cigarette prices would climb under Texas bill
State taxes on chewing tobacco would drop by more than 30 percent but the price of cigarettes would climb for some brands under a bill given tentative approval in the Texas House. Full story
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Should we raise the age to buy cigarettes?
The TODAY anchors chat about some of the hot topics of the day, including New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s support of a proposal to increase the legal buying age for cigarettes from 18 to 21.
Making moral judgements about human behavior through tax code
Melissa Harris-Perry’s panelists examine the federal cigarette tax and how our tax code can be used as a moral document.
Bloomberg, undeterred by soda ban setback, proposes cigarette crackdown
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing legislation that will force retailers to keep all cigarettes out of the public view. His prior efforts to curb smoking have been effective. The NOW panel discusses this round of restrictive sales laws in New York
Bloomberg asks stores to hide cigarettes from view
In a bid to make cigarettes less visible, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is asking stores that sell tobacco products to keep them under the counter or behind curtains. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
Bloomberg Wants Stores to Hide Cigarettes
CNBC's Kayla Tausche reports New York City Mayor Bloomberg wants to require stores that sell cigarettes to hide them out of sight; and Mark Stevens, MSCO CEO; Mark Hannah, Former Kerry & Obama Campaign Aide; and Chip Saltsman, Former Huckabee Campaign ...
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