Press Releases for 2008

These are the press releases issued by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids in 2008

• Study: Sustained Decrease in Heart Attack Hospitalizations After Implementation of Smoke-free Law (Dec 31, 2008)
• U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Light Cigarette Lawsuits Is Victory for Consumers and Health (Dec 15, 2008)
• New Survey Shows Continued Progress in Reducing Youth Smoking; Congress, States Can Accelerate Declines by Implementing Proven Solutions (Dec 11, 2008)
• Dallas City Council Delivers Victory for Smoke-Free Air; Texas Legislature Should Follow Lead and Pass Strong Statewide Law (Dec 10, 2008)
• Colombia Takes Action to Save Lives by Implementing Sweeping Smoke-Free Decree (Dec 05, 2008)
• Colombia Takes Action to Save Lives by Implementing Sweeping Smoke-Free Decree (Dec 05, 2008)
• Report Shows Progress in Fight Against Cancer, But Congress, States Must Step Up Efforts to Reduce Smoking, Lung Cancer (Nov 26, 2008)
• FTC Acts to Prevent Tobacco Industry Deception about Tar, Nicotine Levels; Congress Should Give FDA Authority over Tobacco Products (Nov 26, 2008)
• On 10th Anniversary of 1998 Tobacco Settlement, Report Finds Most States Fail To Adequately Fund Tobacco Prevention Programs (Nov 18, 2008)
• CDC Reports Drop in Adult Smoking, But Death Toll and Health Costs Are Still Growing; Congress, States Should Implement Proven Solutions (Nov 13, 2008)
• Tobacco-Free Kids Mourns the Death of Dr. Ron Davis, Past President of AMA And Longtime Tobacco Control Leader (Nov 07, 2008)
• North Dakota Votes to Keep Promise to Kids by Fully Funding Tobacco Prevention (Nov 05, 2008)
• Deadly in Pink: Philip Morris' New Look for Virginia Slims Cigarettes Shows Contempt for Women's Health (Oct 30, 2008)
• New Investigative Reports Detail Vast Scope of Global Cigarette Smuggling, Underscore Need for Strong Treaty to Combat Problem (Oct 20, 2008)
• Virginia Ad Campaign: No Matter the Time of Day, Lung Cancer Shouldn't be on the Menu (Oct 14, 2008)
• New Investigative Reports Detail Vast Scope of Global Cigarette Smuggling, Underscore Need for Strong Treaty to Combat Problem (Oct 10, 2008)
• R.J. Reynolds' New Smokeless Products Will Appeal to Children And Show Need for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products (Oct 08, 2008)
• Implementation of India's Smoke-Free Law Is a Historic Step to Protect Health (Oct 02, 2008)
• Implementation of India’s Smoke-Free Law Is a Historic Step to Protect Health (Oct 02, 2008)
• New Report: Ballot Measure 3 Will Reduce Smoking, Save Lives and Save Money in North Dakota (Sep 23, 2008)
• Virginia's Investment in Tobacco Prevention is Delivering Dramatic Results And Should Be Expanded (Sep 09, 2008)
• Philip Morris International Forced to Drop Another Concert Sponsorship; Philippines Health Department Applauded for Taking Action (Aug 29, 2008)
• Philip Morris International Drops Another Concert Sponsorship; Philippine Health Department Applauded (Aug 29, 2008)
• Study: U.S. Tobacco Control Program Saved Billions in Medical Costs (Aug 28, 2008)
• New Study Finds California's Tobacco Control Program Has Saved Billions in Medical Costs, Shows Why States Should Increase Funding for Such Programs (Aug 26, 2008)
• Major NCI Report Concludes Tobacco Marketing Causes Kids to Smoke, Underscores Need for U.S. Senate to Pass FDA Tobacco Regulation This Year (Aug 21, 2008)
• Major Report from U.S. Government Concludes Tobacco Marketing Promotes Youth Smoking (Aug 21, 2008)
• Philip Morris International Caught in Philippines in Another Concert Sponsorship (Aug 12, 2008)
• Philip Morris International Caught in Philippines in Another Concert Sponsorship (Aug 12, 2008)
• Study Finds Smoke-Free Laws Improve Health, Reduce Heart Attacks (Aug 01, 2008)
• Navajo Nation's Smoke-Free Legislation is Historic Win for Health (Jul 30, 2008)
• U.S. House Casts Historic Vote to Protect Kids from Tobacco, Save Lives; Senate Should Act This Year and President Should Sign Bill Into Law (Jul 30, 2008)
• Alicia Keys Sets Example for Entertainment Industry By Withdrawing Tobacco Sponsorship of Indonesia Concert (Jul 28, 2008)
• Alicia Keys Sets Example for Entertainment Industry by Withdrawing Tobacco Sponsorship of Indonesia Concert (Jul 28, 2008)
• Health Advocates Protest Tobacco Sponsorship of Alicia Keys Concert in Indonesia (Jul 24, 2008)
• Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates Join to Combat Global Tobacco Epidemic (Jul 23, 2008)
• Michael Bloomberg and Bill Gates Join to Combat Global Tobacco Epidemic (Jul 23, 2008)
• New Studies on Menthol and Polonium-210 in Cigarettes Show Need for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products (Jul 16, 2008)
• Study Finds Tobacco Companies Hid Data About Radioactive Material in Cigarettes (Jul 16, 2008)
• United States Moves to Reject International Cigarette Standard (Jul 09, 2008)
• FTC Acts to Prevent Tobacco Industry Deception about Tar, Nicotine Levels; Congress Should Go Further by Giving FDA Authority over Tobacco Products (Jul 08, 2008)
• Poll Shows Indonesians Believe Smoking is a Serious Problem, Support International Health Treaty Aimed at Reducing Tobacco Use (Jul 07, 2008)
• Massachusetts Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers (Jul 01, 2008)
• CDC Survey Shows a Decade of Progress in Reducing High School Smoking; Congress, States Should Finish the Job by Implementing Proven Solutions (Jun 26, 2008)
• Indonesian Community Organizations Sue Government For Negligence in Protecting Citizen’s Health from Tobacco (Jun 19, 2008)
• New Study: Cigarette Taxes and Media Campaigns Reduce Smoking (Jun 12, 2008)
• New Poll: Voters Strongly Support FDA Regulation of Tobacco, Say It Would Be Important Accomplishment for Congress (Jun 06, 2008)
• Ad Campaign: If Legislature Won't Protect All Pennsylvanians from Secondhand Smoke, Let Communities Do It (Jun 02, 2008)
• World No Tobacco Day Sounds Urgent Call for Nations to Fight Tobacco Use, Save Lives (May 29, 2008)
• World No Tobacco Day Sounds Urgent Call for Nations to Fight Tobacco Use, Save Lives (May 29, 2008)
• Baltimore's Proposed Ban on Sale of Single, Cheap Cigars Would Protect Kids and Health (May 28, 2008)
• New CDC Study Shows Smoke-Free Laws Spreading Across U.S. And Should Spur Remaining States to Take Action (May 22, 2008)
• Laura Salgado of Honduras Honored for Leadership in Global Fight Against Tobacco (May 21, 2008)
• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Governor Phil Bredesen For Leadership in Protecting Tennesseans from Dangers of Tobacco Use (May 20, 2008)
• DC Council Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers By Doubling the Cigarette Tax to $2 per Pack (May 14, 2008)
• Pennsylvania Conference Committee Should Approve Smoke-Free Bill That Covers All Workplaces and Protects All Workers (May 09, 2008)
• New Guidelines Show Smokers Have More Tools to Quit Than Ever, But Elected Officials Must Do More to Help (May 07, 2008)
• Ohio Voters Prefer Raising Tobacco Tax to Raiding Tobacco Endowment to Fund Stimulus (Apr 29, 2008)
• President Putin Completes Russia’s Ratification of Tobacco Control Treaty (Apr 25, 2008)
• New Report: Increasing Ohio's Tobacco Tax Would Fund Economic Stimulus Plan And Preserve Highly-Successful Tobacco Prevention Program (Apr 23, 2008)
• Russia Ratifies Tobacco Treaty; U.S. Still on the Sidelines (Apr 14, 2008)
• Russia Ratifies Tobacco Treaty; U.S. Still on the Sidelines (Apr 11, 2008)
• As Olympics Near, Beijing Issues Smoke-Free Directives (Apr 10, 2008)
• Iowa & Kansas City, Missouri, Deliver Big Wins for Smoke-Free Air (Apr 09, 2008)
• New York Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers (Apr 09, 2008)
• Shame on Governor Strickland, Ohio Legislators for Breaking Promise to Protect Kids from Tobacco (Apr 08, 2008)
• New Report: Increasing Massachusetts? Cigarette Tax Will Reduce Smoking, Save Lives and Save Money (Apr 07, 2008)
• House Committee Votes to Protect Kids and Save Lives By Approving Bill to Regulate Tobacco Products (Apr 02, 2008)
• Gov. Strickland, Legislative Leaders Break Promise to Protect Ohio?s Kids from Tobacco (Apr 02, 2008)
• New Poll: Teens Still Feel Targeted By Tobacco Ads & Find It Easy to Buy Cigarettes (Apr 01, 2008)
• House Health Subcommittee Acts to Protect Kids and Save Lives By Approving Bill to Regulate Tobacco Products (Mar 11, 2008)
• Health Groups Launch Ad Campaign Supporting 70-Cent Increase in Kentucky Cigarette Tax (Feb 26, 2008)
• Mexico City’s New Smoke-Free Law Sets Example for Latin America and World (Feb 26, 2008)
• Mexico City’s New Smoke-Free Law Sets Example for Latin America and World (Feb 26, 2008)
• Mexico City’s New Smoke-Free Law Sets Example for Latin America and World (Feb 26, 2008)
• Approval of Nebraska Smoke-Free Legislation Is Historic Win for Health (Feb 22, 2008)
• New Generation of Tobacco Products Threatens Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use, Save Lives in U.S., Report Warns (Feb 20, 2008)
• U.S. on Sidelines as Nations Launch Negotiations on Treaty to Combat Illicit Tobacco Trade (Feb 11, 2008)
• U.S. on Sidelines as Nations Launch Negotiations on Treaty to Combat Illicit Tobacco Trade (Feb 11, 2008)
• Landmark WHO Report on Global Tobacco Epidemic Should Spur Urgent Action by Nations to Implement Proven Solutions (Feb 07, 2008)
• Landmark WHO Report on Global Tobacco Epidemic Should Spur Urgent Action by Nations to Implement Proven Solutions (Feb 07, 2008)
• Coalition of Faith Groups Urges States to Fund Programs to Protect Kids from Tobacco (Jan 31, 2008)
• New CDC Study: Well-Funded Tobacco Control Programs Can Reduce Number of Smokers by Millions (Jan 30, 2008)
• Philip Morris International Spin-off Should Spur Nations To Take Urgent Action to Reduce Tobacco Use (Jan 29, 2008)
• World Cancer Day to Focus Attention on Dangers of Secondhand Smoke (Jan 29, 2008)
• Philip Morris International Spin-off Should Spur Nations To Take Urgent Action to Reduce Tobacco Use (Jan 29, 2008)
• New CDC Global Survey Finds Tobacco Taking Massive Toll on World's Children (Jan 25, 2008)
• New CDC Global Survey Finds Tobacco Taking Massive Toll on World's Children (Jan 25, 2008)
• Beijing Shows Commitment to Tobacco-Free Olympics (Jan 23, 2008)
• South Carolina Lawmakers Should Reject Proposal To Take Away Public’s Right to Breathe Smoke-Free Air (Jan 15, 2008)
• New Laws in Turkey, France and Germany Show Smoke-Free Movement Is Spreading Globally (Jan 04, 2008)
• Wegmans Sets Example for Food Industry With Decision to Stop Selling Tobacco Products (Jan 04, 2008)
• New Laws in Turkey, France and Germany Show Smoke-Free Movement Is Spreading Globally (Jan 04, 2008)
• New York City Sets Standard for the Nation in Reducing High School Smoking (Jan 02, 2008)