Vermont Edition
Vermont Edition
VT Doesn’t Get A Clean Bill Of Health
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Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Harry Chen looks at the key health issues facing the state, and Congressman Peter Welch reflects on the recent debt-ceiling discussions.VPR News
New law bans smoking in all Vt. public buildings
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A new law taking effect in Vermont makes smoking prohibited in all public buildings.VPR News
Report: NE states fall short on tobacco prevention
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Health advocates say the New England states have failed to deliver on a pledge to use money from the tobacco settlement for prevention programs, with most states funding programs at only 20 percent of recommended levels.VPR News
NH House rejects ban on smoking in car with kids
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The House has rejected legislation banning smoking in cars with young passengers as a violation of the adults’ civil liberties.VPR News
NH House to vote on smoking ban in cars with kids
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New Hampshire legislators will debate a proposed ban on smoking in cars with young passengers this week.VPR News
Vermont Quits: Part Five – A Smoker’s Reflections
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All this week on our series "Vermont Quits", we’ve been looking at the issue of smoking in Vermont. Today, we hear a former smoker’s reflections.VPR News
Vermont Quits: Part Four – The Tobacco Settlement & The Funds
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All this week, VPR is examining the issue of smoking in Vermont. Today we look back at a landmark legal settlement with the tobacco industry and how the tobacco funds are being used.VPR News
VT Edition: Tina Zuk and Dr. Ted Marcy on smoking in Vermont
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VPR’s Jane Lindholm speaks with Tina Zuk of the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Vermont, and Dr. Ted Marcy, about the effectiveness of smoking cessation efforts in Vermont.Vermont Edition
