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Most Big Cities Now Covered by Smoke-Free Laws

Figure is 30 of 50, up from 1 in 2000, says CDC

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 17, 2012 1:30 PM CST

(Newser) – A sign of how far anti-smoking bans have come in the last decade: In 2000, only one of the nation's 50 biggest cities—San Jose—had a comprehensive law that banned smoking in bars, restaurants, and workplaces. Today, the CDC says that figure is...   Read full story »

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