Tobacco giant scolded over anti smoking book covers
Philip Morris distributed free anti smoking book covers to 43 000 schools nationwide featuring snow sports images and the slogan Dont Wipe Out Think Dont Smoke Critics say the designs mislead children and indirectly promote tobacco while supporters say the covers aim to deter underage smoking The controversy centers on a 1998 agreement barring tobacco advertising to minors and is under review by several state attorneys general with varied opinions on potential violations
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Postage rates rise to 34 cents on Sunday
Washington AP reports the first class postage goes up one cent to 34 cents starting Sunday and a broad set of rate changes will accompany this shift. USPS distributed 4 billion 1 cent stamps to 38,000 offices and released 34 cent stamps earlier in December. The stamps feature the Statue of Liberty, flowers and a flag over a farm and are available online, in post offices and supermarkets, or by calling 1 800 STAMP 24.
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New DC based Potomac Air launches amid merger talks
Potomac Air begins operations as a US Airways Express carrier aiming to capture a large share of Reagan National traffic. The carrier will spin off Washington operations into a new DC Air upon merger approval, operating National routes to Charleston West Virginia Greensboro and White Plains starting today.
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