Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who made his fortune selling financial data, has given more than a billion dollars since 2007 to curb global tobacco use, which claims nearly seven million lives every year.
Mar 5, 2018
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In the past year, Cody Rector has seen most of the regular customers at his smoke shop near Loyola University disappear.
Oct 3, 2017
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The international debate over eliminating sales tax on tampons and other feminine hygiene products that women must use has made its way to conservative Utah.
Feb 10, 2016
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Britain is give millions of pounds raised from a "tampon tax" to women's charities, including those tackling domestic violence, the government announced Wednesday.
Nov 25, 2015
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(HealthDay)—U.S. regulators have approved a controversial powdered alcohol product called Palcohol, which is meant to be mixed into drinks.
Mar 12, 2015
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An excise tax on sugar-sweetened drinks would be an effective way to improve the health of heavy consumers, new research shows.
Mar 2, 2015
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The Navajo Nation Council has approved a tax on junk food sold on the country's largest reservation.
Nov 15, 2014
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A tax on sweetened soft drinks could be an effective weapon in the war against obesity, generating weight losses of up to 3.64 kilograms as individuals reduce their consumption.
Jun 17, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Two pretty good reasons to hike cigarette taxes – persuading some smokers to quit, and raising revenue from those who won't – are equally doable, a Cornell-Princeton economics study has determined.
Mar 18, 2014
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Marijuana sales in Colorado brought in $3.5 million in tax revenues and fees in the first month retail pot outlets were allowed, the western US state said Monday.
Mar 11, 2014
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