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Kirkwood smoking ban doesn't hurt as much as some expected 03/10/10
Missouri State University Restricting Smoking on Campus Starting Fall 201002/19/10
Missouri receives nearly $2 million grant to reduce smoking, boost nutrition02/09/10
Statewide smoking ban should be instituted 02/09/10
Hannibal City Council votes to make armory smoke-free environment 02/08/10
Group blows no smoke 02/08/10
Proposed ban on smoking in public places in Missouri sparks debate02/08/10
Proposed ban on smoking in public places in Missouri sparks debate02/06/10
Smoke Free Carthage now numbers 1,200 01/19/10
R-2 students learn smoking dangers12/28/09
MSU could be smoke-free by 201211/17/09
Some wonder if smoking ban will waft westward11/09/09
Group wants Jefferson City to go smoke free 11/08/09
Bowling proprietors hope St. Louis County smoking ban will bring back customers11/05/09
Smoking ban exemptions are now the focus of criticism11/05/09
County approves smoking ban11/04/09
Clearing the air: Voters approve smoking ban by wide margin11/03/09
Smokebusters come to Kirksville 11/03/09
Bowling Alleys Speaking Out Against Proposed County Smoking Ban10/27/09
Smoking ban forum discusses air filtration10/27/09
Gray's Restaurant to snuff out smoking section on Nov. 1 10/26/09
Smoke-free proposal pits advocates against businesses 10/26/09
Students take Smokebusters Training10/14/09
Legal challenge to Kansas City smoking ban fails10/08/09
Wildwood draws usual arguments in smoking ban debate09/25/09
Raytown board rejects proposed smoking law09/08/09
Smoking policy reviewed Officials discuss making MSU smoke-free campus09/08/09
PASS, campus work toward smoke-free environment 09/04/09
Letter to the Editor: Clever wise to prohibit smoking02/18/09
Health department urges parents to avoid sleeping with their babies02/17/09
Clever may snub smoking in police cars01/21/09
National Report Ranks Missouri 49th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco11/19/08
Improve Smoking Ban11/05/08
Glendale High Uses Video Clips to Teach Students Visually10/13/08
Staff Senate Looks into Smoking Ban10/09/08
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News Around the Nation and World

Kansas smoking ban passes, on its way to governor02/25/10
No smoke: Edison State College set to go tobacco free01/27/10
Chancellor says banning cigarette sales on campus in line with KU values01/21/10
L.A. council extends smoking ban to outdoor cafes01/21/10
Landlords Embracing Smoke-Free Buildings, Survey Finds01/19/10
A Big Loss for Big Tobacco 11/26/09
Ex-tobacco insider says companies target blacks10/30/09
Kansas governor says he'll push for statewide smoking ban, consider higher tax on cigarettes10/02/09
There's change in the air as smoking ban nears09/15/09
Budget, Avis ban smoking in cars09/14/09
Campaign Salutes Avis and Budget Rent-A-Car for Going Smoke-Free09/03/09
Smoking opponents fired up08/26/09
Smoking areas at stadium eliminated Fans unhappy over city's quiet action08/25/09
President Obama has signed historic legislation regulating tobacco06/22/09
President Obama on Monday signed a bill intended to thwart young smokers and to bring tobacco products under federal control. 06/22/09
Cigarette price rises ahead of tax increase02/12/09
Smoking ban passes in home of Marlboro02/10/09
States' Use Of Tobacco Money Varies Widely11/17/08
Smoking Ban Compliance Relies on Respect, Cooperation11/13/08
US Smoking rate is under 20 Percent for the First Time11/13/08
Music Makers Clear the Air: Take Note Indianapolis10/23/08
More Colleges Stamp Out Smoking10/13/08
Smoking Ban tied to a gain in lives10/12/08
Local Businesses Prepare as Smoking Ban in Public Places Takes Effect10/01/08
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New Research and Reports

Newborns of Smokers Have Abnormal Blood Pressure Researchers say aberrations persisted, could raise risk for heart disease later 01/25/10
Tobacco smoke causes lung inflammation, promotes lung cancer growth01/19/10
Trial drug may help smokers kick butts11/09/09
Smoking Bans Reduce the Risk of Heart Attacks Associated With Secondhand Smoke 10/15/09
KU researchers add to evidence that smoking bans reduce heart attacks09/29/09
Smoking Causes 443,000 Deaths In The U.S. Each Year 01/23/09
American Lung Association Says No Progress on Smoking for '0801/13/09
CDC Reports Millions Of Tobacco Related Cancer Diagnoses09/05/08
Study Shows Link Between Media, Kid Tobacco Use08/21/08
Survey shows local government support for smoking bans08/13/08
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There is no risk-free level of secondhand smoke exposure.


U.S. Surgeon General
June 2006