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Bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos moves forward on 4th try in New Jersey Legislature

Headline from WHEC Rochester

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City's casinos moved forward Monday after three years of going nowhere, heartening casino workers who say they are literally sick and tired of having smoke blown in their faces at work.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos moves forward on 4th try in New Jersey Legislature (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City's casinos moved forward Monday after three years of going nowhere, heartening casino workers who say they are literally sick and tired of having smoke blown in their faces at work.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Casino smoking ban passes key hurdle in New Jersey Senate (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Casino workers dismissed any attempt at a compromise bill. “The last 18 years has been a compromise that our lives can no longer afford,” said dealer Nicole Vitola.

  3. Fox News

    Atlantic City casino smoking ban advances in New Jersey Legislature (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Legislation that would prohibit smoking on casino floors in Atlantic City, New Jersey, cleared the state Senate's health committee on Monday.

  4. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos moves forward after 3 years (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    A measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos has moved forward after three years of going nowhere.

  5. New York Post

    NJ takes first step to outlaw smoking in Atlantic City casinos, but some fear ban will lead to layoffs, closures (opens New York Post)

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    “We feel like we cracked the egg,” said Nicola Vitola, a Borgata dealer and a leader of the movement to ban casino smoking.

  6. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Bill to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos moves forward on 4th try in NJ Legislature (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City's casinos moved forward Monday after three years of going nowhere.

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