A Chicago tobacco shop and local wholesaler have agreed to drop a lawsuit declaring Cook County’s newly minted taxes on cigars as well as loose and smokeless tobacco were too vague to enforce, according to a Wednesday court order. The …

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Starting April 2, the smokeless tobacco product is available in select retail outlets across 27 states, according to Richard J. Smith, spokesperson for Reynolds American Inc., parent company of RJRT. Those states are Washington, Oregon …

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Under the language of the new collective bargaining agreement announced last November, players, coaches and managers are prohibited from using smokeless tobacco during televised interviews and Club appearances. When fans are in the ballpark, players …

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As the 2012 baseball season gets underway, our public health organizations call on Major League Baseball (MLB) and the players’ union to rigorously enforce the limits on smokeless tobacco use included in the new contract announced in November. These …

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The use of electronic cigarettes have recently grabbed the attention of countless tobacco users worldwide. Are they really a healthier and cheaper alternative to traditional cigarettes? Creators and product users now say you can enjoy a cheaper, healthier …

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