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Underage Youth and Social Sources of Cigarettes

By Thomas A. Briant on Mar. 11, 2015

Study finds just 14.1% of minors obtain cigarettes through retail purchases

Industry Views: NATO Membership: The Right Decision

By Mary Szarmach on Mar. 11, 2015

The value of NATO membership is more than important; it is invaluable in the current legislative and regulatory environment.

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Taxes: Up In Smoke

By Kelly Kurt on Mar. 11, 2015

Consumer backlash helps drive lawmakers away from tobacco taxes.

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Vaping: The Smoke Lifts

By Lara Jackson and Mitch Morrison on Mar. 11, 2015

Are they a trend or mainstay? Questions remain for e-cigs and vaping.

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Editor's Note: Embrace the New But Keep the Core

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Mar. 10, 2015

Convenience stores have established themselves as power players in the world of foodservice. It’s no longer your father’s (or grandfather’s) c-store. And perhaps nowhere is this shift more apparent than in the core categories of tobacco and beer.

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Industry Views: A Look at FDA’s Strategic Priorities

By Thomas A. Briant on Mar. 10, 2015

The FDA is exploring product standards in three specific areas, including addictiveness of tobacco products, the toxicity of tobacco products and the appeal of tobacco products.

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