Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Tobacco Products published by Tribune Company sources.
Displaying items 1-12 of 82
» View baltimoresun.com items only
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
•
Next >
-
Grow it if you got it
Of The Associated PressLindsay Pasley is an eager young man in what used to be an older man's game -- tobacco farming. He recently took 20 tons of his early prepared leaf to Clay's Tobacco Warehouse in Mount Sterling, due east of Lexington in the Appalachian foothills, where...Tags: National Government, Agricultural Research and Technology, Reynolds American Incorporated, UST Incorporated, Smoking
-
Mich. eyes new penalties for having illegal smokes
Associated Press WriterMichigan, a ripe destination for illegal cigarettes because of its high per-pack tax, could start going after store owners and others caught with smaller quantities of tobacco smuggled from around the country. State law generally allows incarceration or...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, State Budgets, Executive Branch, Defendants, Government
-
Getting smokers to quit littering
It's one of those things so mundane and commonplace, most of us probably don't even notice when it happens, let alone get worked up over it.
I don't know why it bugged me so much when I saw it again the other day.
I was driving on the 10 Freeway and...Tags: Marketing, Altria Group
-
Western NY tribe navigating obstacles
Associated Press WriterNewly elected Seneca Indian President Barry E. Snyder Sr. said he put a lot of thought into whether to pursue a fourth term as leader of the western New York Indian nation. Who can blame him? With the state a signature away from collecting tax from...Tags: National Government, Advertising, Tourism and Leisure, Heads of State, Gaming and Lotteries
-
Tobacco
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday rescinded guidance it issued 42 years ago that has allowed tobacco companies to make claims about tar and nicotine levels based on testing by a machine. The cigarette industry uses a test known as the Cambridge... -
FTC withdraws support for 'flawed' test used to measure tar, nicotine levels in cigarettes
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ The cigarette industry for 42 years has made factual claims about tar and nicotine levels based on machine testing blessed by the Federal Trade Commission. Now the FTC has dropped the test, known as the Cambridge Filter Method, like a...Tags: Health Organizations, National Government, Government, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Consumers
-
Business Briefs: Nov. 27, 2008
FDIC ADDS BANKS TO 'TROUBLED' LIST | The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Tuesday the list of banks it considers to be in trouble shot up nearly 50 percent to 171 during the third quarter -- yet another sign of escalating problems among the...Tags: Wachovia Corp., Wells Fargo & Co.
-
British American Tobacco says it could get 1.2 billion pounds of taxes back on court ruling
LONDON (AP) _ British American Tobacco PLC said it stands to get 1.2 billion pounds ($1.8 billion) worth of overpaid taxes back after a high court ruling in the company's favor on Thursday. Europe's largest cigarette maker said a high court judge had...Tags: Local Authority, Court Administration, State Budgets
-
U.S. Tobacco Farmers Increasing Production
Associated PressLindsay Pasley is an eager young man in what used to be an older man's game — tobacco farming. He recently took 20 tons of his early prepared leaf to Clay's Tobacco Warehouse in Mount Sterling, due east of Lexington in the Appalachian foothills,...Tags: National Government, Holidays, Agricultural Research and Technology, Reynolds American Incorporated, UST Incorporated
-
FTC decision affects cigarette labeling
The Federal Trade Commission rescinded guidance it issued 42 years ago that has allowed tobacco companies to make claims about tar and nicotine levels based on testing by a machine. The cigarette industry uses a test known as the Cambridge Filter...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Dining and Drinking
-
Tobacco giants test alternatives
Associated PressThey're discreet, flavorful and come in cute tin boxes with names like "frost" and "spice." And the folks who created Joe Camel are hoping Camel Snus will become a hit with tobacco lovers tired of being forced outside for a smoke. But convincing health...Tags: Medical Research, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Columbus, University of Minnesota, Dining and Drinking
-
10 years after massive settlement threatened Big Tobacco, US farmers, companies doing fine
Associated Press WritersMOUNT STERLING, Kentucky (AP) _ Lindsay Pasley is an eager young man in what used to be an older man's game — tobacco farming. He recently took 20 tons of his early prepared leaf to Clay's Tobacco Warehouse in the Appalachian foothills, where he...Tags: National Government, Holidays, Agricultural Research and Technology, Reynolds American Incorporated, UST Incorporated
Dec 1, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Nov 30, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
Nov 30, 2008
|Column| Los Angeles Times
Nov 29, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
Nov 27, 2008
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Nov 27, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
Nov 27, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Nov 27, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
Nov 27, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
Nov 27, 2008
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Nov 24, 2008
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Nov 25, 2008
|Story| Associated Press
Original site for Tobacco Products topic gallery.
