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People Losing Jobs Due To Smoking Bans

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We've been seeing negative fallout from smoking bans for a while. The loss of business to bars and restaurants is well-documented, and now we are beginning to see people lose their jobs as a result.

"A new report shows a big jump in jobless insurance claims by Nevada food service workers following voter approval in November of a higher minimum wage and a smoking ban in bars and restaurants and other locations."

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May 15, 2007 11:01 am   Email to a Friend

Comments

kiki on Feb 14, 2008 10:43 am

smoking is cool

Custom Blends on May 16, 2007 3:55 pm

Shining example of unintended consequences. The pro-ban people forget why limits on government powers were the focus of the Founding Fathers.

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