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Obama Calls Out Big Tobacco

President congratulates those trying to quit

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 17, 2011 11:22 AM CST

(Newser) – President Obama congratulated those who are making plans to quit smoking today as part of the Great American Smokeout, wryly acknowledging that “quitting smoking is hard—believe me, I know.” He also slammed Big Tobacco for attempting to block new cigarette warning labels...   Read full story »

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