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Watching the news this evening, as Im sure many of you know the NYS budget is over 2 months behind. Emergency budgets are being passed every week to keep the government going and this week anti-tobacco legislation received a cut. I love this state, they shit on small businesses, bite the hand...

In the last discussion of smoking legislation news around the United States you were filled in on recent happenings in Indiana and South Carolina.... Read the full article here: Cigar News - Smoking Legislation News for Early 2010 Part 2

While many cigar smokers enjoy puffing on their favorite sticks from the privacy of their own homes, others prefer to do so in a more public settin... Read the full article here: Cigar News - Smoking Legislation News for Early 2010 Part 1

(I hope this doesn't show up twice. If so, I apologize. I tried once before, but it doesn't seem to have worked.) I thought it would be useful to let everyone know the facts about the FDA legislation. The following is directly from the IPCPR on the FDA legislation. As you can see, the nicotine...

Since the thread that raised the FDA tobacco regulation bill recently was closed, I thought I'd post some of the factual information. This is straight from the IPCPR about the legislation and provides some facts about what's happening: FDA Legislation: With the House having passed legislation...

Elmer Smith: Pack a rod in Independence Hall? Your senators and the NRA get the credit | Philadelphia Daily News | 05/15/2009 Noticed this yesterday in a local paper. During my visit here in Jersey the anti gun attitude is surprising to me. I sent a rebuttal e mail to the author but doubt if...

I just saw a notice from CRA that there will be a public hearing on the Texas smoking legislation on Tuesday, April 14. Anyone from Houston planning to go? CRA - Cigar Rights of America

Got this in an email from my local tinderbox guy... We all can get fat on a daily diet of negative news, but I feel I must bring you up to speed on some important tax issues currently being discussed in Ohio so, I apologize in advance for this cruel dessert. As I mentioned in my last email...

I keep seeing a severe shortage of ammunition everywhere I go - even online most 9mm items are backordered. I assume this is a combination of the economy and crime but also impending legislation that many fear Hussein will pass. Thoughts?

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Proposed Legislation--Oversight and Regulation of Tobacco Products Bill Approved in U.S. House Subcommittee <IMG height=228 alt=Franklin hspace=5 width=197 align=right vspace=5 border=0 name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.5> March 20, 2008- House Resolution (HR) 1108, the...

Interesting.

Does anyone know if the bill that makes the crazy tax on cigars has any effect on pipe tobacco or even pipes themselves?

according to the newman family the bill has been sent up for a full senate vote. it has just been released by mr. newman. this is not good at all hope we can call the senators and get them to vote against it. its out of committe now and headed to floor.

Here's where we'll store all the links to different informative web sites.

Just to introduce this new section... It appears that we are rapidly approaching the point of revolution! <G> Cigar Smokers running wild in the streets! And all because some anti-smoking zealots choose to lump CIGARS in with cigarettes as being dangerous! These same zealots want to fund...

The response I recieved from (an aide) of Sen Bob Corker (TN) indicates that the amendment concerning tobacco did not go through the Senate as part of the Child Health Care Plan. At least that is my understanding of what was sent. See below. ================= From Senator Corker...

I have received the below information from numerous sources over the last few days. Xikar, Camacho, Perelman and others are sending it out. This is important to take action on if you are a cigar smoker. I have posted some of the information below...

No doubt a lot of smokers will be heading across the bridge to Iowa to smoke in casinos, restaurants, and bars. Does it strike anyone else as odd that cigar sales are booming, yet sweeping anti-smoking legislation is popping up everywhere like dandalions in June? And isn't it odd how, for the...

If you have guns in the house and childern, or childern (under 21) who hunt or target shoot you need to read this and contact your House Rep and Congressman. 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 256 To prevent children's access to firearms. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2007 Ms...

Bear in mind, I am not a cigarette smoker. I have a cigar at the bar once in a while - while watching the game or relaxing - and I choose to do so because I have a place to go relax, get a meal, enjoy a stogie with a cold brew, and chat it up with friends (some of whom smoke cigarettes, some...