The new outlaws: defiant smokers tell government to butt out

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Toronto, Ontario, passed a strict anti-smoking bill that prohibits smoking in bars and restaurants, but many smokers are openly flouting the law, risking fines. Bar and restaurant owners are also angry, claiming the bill hurts their business. The smoker backlash is happening in other cities.

Laws, regulations and rules, Bars, saloons, etc., Bars (Drinking establishments), Cover Story, Restaurant industry, Social policy, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Smokers, Smoking, Toronto, Ontario

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The 'family values' thing

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The Republican Party has incorporated family values as a core of the 1992 election campaign. The focus on traditional values is popular with right-wing followers. Moderate Republicans question the political attention paid to values.

Political aspects, Presidential candidates, Ethical aspects, Republican Party (United States), Values, Values (Philosophy), Bush, George H.W.

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Dangerous loyalties

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The governments of Russia and Ukraine are bickering over who gets control of the former Soviet Union Navy.

Russia, Military policy, Ukraine, Soviet Union, Sea-power, Sea power

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