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Late last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its latest findings on cigarette and smokeless tobacco marketing by the nationŠ—Ès largest tobacco companies in 2007 and 2008. While the reports show that the amount spent on cigarette advertising actually slightly decreased during that time period, they also show that

Although little progress has been made in reaching a consensus on a path forward, Congress has been quite active this week in its pursuit of competing deficit reduction strategies.

Federal Update Federal Deficit Negotiations

Federal Update Federal Deficit Negotiations

Federal Update Federal Deficit Negotiations

Federal Update Debt Limit Negotiations

Federal Update Debt Limit Negotiations

Statement from Blair Horner, Vice President for Advocacy, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding cigarette tax enforcement efforts of the Cuomo administration. “It’s not rocket science – higher cigarette prices mean fewer smokers. Taxes are an important tool to encourage smokers to quit and to