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Atlantic City casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in NJ Legislature

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A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet again when Democratic lawmakers said they did not have enough votes to advance it.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    A bill that would end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos continues to go nowhere. The measure had been planned for a preliminary vote Thursday in a state Senate committee. But the head of that committee, Sen. Joseph Vitale, says it lacked enough votes to move forward.

  2. 6ABC Philadelphia

    New Jersey bill seeks to completely ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Supporters say a complete ban will eliminate concerns about second-hand smoke. However, opponents fear a total ban will steer people away from casinos and cut into their revenue.

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Atlantic City casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in NJ Legislature (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet again when Democratic lawmakers said they did not have enough votes to advance it.

  4. PhillyVoice

    Effort to ban smoking in New Jersey casinos stalls due to lack of support (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    Hundreds of casino workers in favor of the bill packed Thursday's hearing; lawmakers delayed the vote because it didn't gain enough support among health committee members

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