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Tobacco Free Press - Table of Contents
February 2012

Public opinion lights the fire for politicians to adopt anti-smoking bans
Too many kids breathe others' smoke in cars: CDC
Smoke-free housing policy resources from Public Health Law and Policy
Updated document on preemption of smoke-free air laws in the U.S.
Interactive tobacco map provides latest data on state smoking laws
New tobacco-free policy toolkit from the Smoking Cessation Leadership Center
New community health brief on smoke-free policies, FDA legislation, and protecting tribal sovereignty
Heart attacks, health costs down since Rhode Island smoking ban (RI)
Bill calls for statewide ban on smoking in public places (AL)
California Assembly votes to outlaw smoking on hospital campuses (CA)
High school smoking ban (IA)
Illinois lawmakers ponder loosening smoking ban (IL)
Indiana House again passes smoking ban (IN)
Statewide smoking ban proposed (KY)
Bill proposed to ban smoking (MS)
Bill would restrict smoking in cars (OH)
Panel approves bill giving Oklahoma cities power to ban smoking (OK)
Put those out: Oklahoma Gov. Fallin bans tobacco use on all state property (OK)
RI may snuff out smoking on its public beaches (RI)
Utah House passes ban on hookah smoking (UT)
Senate panel OKs anti-smoking bills (VA)
Smoke-free laws lead to less smoking at home
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State economy to get big jolt with proposed new tax on cigarettes, study finds (CA)
Legislator takes another stab at closing tobacco company's tax 'loophole' (FL)
Bill could put tax on 'roll-your-own' cigarettes (SD)
WV Senate committee moves roll-your-own cigarette tax bill (WV)
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U.S. smokers favor development of less-addictive cigarettes
Most Americans support reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes to stop children from taking up smoking
New Legal Consortium resource on the Federal Trade Commission
Hawaii e-cigarette bill passes senate committee (HI)
Idaho house OKs e-cig ban for kids (ID)
NY Gov. Cuomo's budget cuts anti-smoking effort, says advocates (NY)
Rep. Carolyn Tomey wants OLCC to enforce tobacco sales to minors (OR)
Obama plan cuts preventive, long-term healthcare funds
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Playing sports may help keep kids from smoking
Cigar use misreporting among youth: Data from the 2009 Youth Tobacco Survey (VA)
Utah children are experimenting with e-cigarettes (UT)
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Poorer folks may find it harder to quit smoking
Bupropion for smoking cessation in African American light smokers: A randomized controlled trial
Newly updated: The National Networks for Tobacco Control and Prevention Website
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Continuing to wear nicotine patches after smoking lapses promotes recovery of abstinence
The effects of a multilingual telephone quitline for Asian smokers: A randomized controlled trial
Controversial scan doesn't help smokers quit: Study
Many people continue to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer
Antismoking media campaign and smoking cessation outcomes, New York State, 2003-2009 (NY)
New tobacco cessation standards for hospitals released
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Consumers switching between tobacco types: Altria details shift in usage
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New resource for tobacco-related research: CDC's Smoking and Health Resource Library
CDC: Fewer smokers go to the dentist
U.S. hookah tobacco smoking establishments advertised on the internet
Dual users of both cigarettes and cigars are more likely to be young, African-American, and male
More troops on smokeless tobacco after deployment
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FDA Center for Tobacco Products research program: Expanding the research base for tobacco product regulation
FDA Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
Release of Surgeon General's Report: Preventing Tobacco Use among Youth and Young Adults
17th Annual Kick Butts Day
NALBOH's 13th Annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health
2012 National Health Promotion Summit
Promising Practices to Eliminate Tobacco-Related Disparities: The Power of Communities
A PROMISE National Conference: Reclaiming the Health of our Tribal Nations
National Association of Local Boards of Health Conference: Celebrating Achievements, Shaping the Future
NAQC Conference 2012: Quitline Innovation and Sustainability: Exploring Strategies and Seizing Opportunities in Challenging Times
8th annual National LGBTQ Health Equity Summit - Bridging the Gap: Promising Practices in LGBT Health and Tobacco Control
NCTOH pre-conference workshops from the Multi-State Collaborative for Health Systems Change
2012 National Conference on Tobacco or Health
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Alaska Director
Youth Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use Prevention Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Director of Policy Research & Analysis
Africa Communications Officer
Director, New York State Tobacco Control Program /
Research Scientist 5 – Epidemiology
Health Behavior Faculty Positions - International Tobacco Control
Director, State Communications
Ellen R. Gritz Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tobacco Control
Africa Program Officer
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Director of Programs
Cross Cultural Technical Assistance and Training Program Coordinator
Director, Africa
Advocacy Director, Head of Russia/Ukraine Programs
Jobs at the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Various
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Funding Opportunity: Future of Public Health Award
Public Health Law Research Releases Call for Proposals
Funding Opportunity Announcement: Administrative Supplements to NIH-Funded Program Projects/Center Grants: Research Relevant to the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Regional Indoor Environments: Reducing public exposure to indoor pollutants
Health Promotion Practice call for papers
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Call for nominations: American Lung Association and Koop Foundation, Inc. Unsung Heroes' Award
Legacy's 2012 Tobacco Industry Documents Awards
Maurice "Mo" Mullet Lifetime of Service Award for current or former local health officials
Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Health Communication
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General:

Register for TTAC's Web-based program planning and evaluation courses
Visit the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids' newly redesigned international tobacco control website
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FDA Announcements:

New content syndication: Bring the latest FDA tobacco content to your website for free
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