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Smokers are people too, aren't they?
No ifs, ands or butts. Smoking is an issue at many federal agencies. A lot of nonsmokers resent giving people time off for what they consider is an unhealthy, smelly habit. But smokers say what they are doing is no worse than people who overeat or use their government computers for some naughty purposes. Where there's smoke there's fire.
Tags: Mike Causey , smoking , workforce , pay and benefits , communication , efficiency in government , National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees , Federal Dispute Resolution Conference
Smoke-free federal buildings bill closes smoking loophole
A new bill, introduced by Rep. Susan Davis (D-Calif.) would ban smoking in and near all federal buildings, closing a loophole that exempted many federal buildings from a 2008 directive banning smoking. Previous anti-smoking directives applied only to buildings under GSA's custody.
Tags: Congress , House , Susan Davis , GSA , federal buildings
Emmitsburg debates smoking ban for parks
Some residents question how far the Frederick County town can go in regulating ignorance.
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Montgomery County considers expanded smoking ban
Montgomery County will consider expanding its existing ban on smoking to include common areas and playgrounds at condos and apartments.
Tags: Montgomery County , Kate Ryan , Meera Pal
Smoking at Towson U. will cost you $75
Towson, Maryland' second-largest public university, is one of the first universities in the region to order a campuswide ban on smoking.
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Smoking banned at Fairfax Co. bus shelters
The ban on smoking inside Fairfax County bus shelters goes into effect Dec. 1. Violators will face $25 fines.
Tags: smoking , buses , Fairfax County Board of Supervisors , Colleen Kelleher
Ocean City still considering beach smoking ban
The public will not get to vote on a proposed smoking ban on Ocean City beaches - yet.
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Ocean City considering beach smoking ban
Love the fresh air at the beach? The air on the beach in Ocean City could get even fresher.
Tags: Ocean City , Rick Meehan , Margaret Pillas
Curriculum change for Frederick Rescue Mission's rehab program
Most of the men who sign up for the Frederick Rescue Mission's Christian-based residential recovery program have made several destructive decisions during their lives, said Kenny King.
Tags: Frederick Rescue Mission , Kenny King , Liberty Fellowship , rehab
