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PublishedNovember 20, 2019
FDA nominee grilled by Senate about Trump’s vaping policy
The administration has delayed issuing new restrictions on vapes, under pressure from the e-cigarette industry and advisors who fear it may hurt his re-election chances.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2019
Maine’s congressional delegation criticizes Trump for reversal on flavored vapes
All four members of Congress from Maine voiced support for restrictions that would ban or discourage the sale and use of flavored vaping products or other e-cigarettes, especially for teenagers.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2019
U.S. officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses
Vitamin E acetate was found in fluid taken from the lungs of 29 patients across the country, the CDC says.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2019
Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats try to keep banning binge going
Bills that would ban plastic straws and vaping could get a spot on the second session agenda alongside strict gun control legislation.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2019
Maine drug take-back event will accept vaping products
The national event, in which dozens of local police agencies are participating, in the past has been limited to unwanted prescription medications.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2019
Commentary: Why is vaping the only youth health issue in the crosshairs?
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2019
State senator to introduce bill that would ban vaping products in Maine
The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth comes amid mounting health concerns and at least 9 deaths that have prompted bans or limits on vaping product sales in other states.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
Massachusetts temporarily bans sale of all vaping products
The governor of Massachusetts is declaring a public health emergency and ordering a 4-month ban on the sale of vaping products in the state.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
U.S. official expects ‘hundreds more’ cases of vaping illness
Nine deaths tied to vaping have already been reported.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
Maine Voices: Children need to hear the truth about vaping
Hard fought reductions in teen smoking are being lost to the rise of the use of e-cigarettes.