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Lung Association Says It's Time to Raise the Grade, as California Earns Mixed Results in Tobacco Policy Report Card

Lung Association Says It's Time to Raise the Grade, as California Earns Mixed Results in Tobacco Policy Report Card

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Audio Statements for Download
2010 State of Tobacco Control STATEWIDE – Jane Warner, CEO, American Lung Association in California

2010 State of Tobacco Control BAY AREA – Paul Knepprath, Vice President, Advocacy & Health Initiatives, American Lung Association in California
2010 State of Tobacco Control CENTRAL VALLEY – Paul Knepprath
2010 State of Tobacco Control LOS ANGELES – Paul Knepprath
2010 State of Tobacco Control SACRAMENTO – Paul Knepprath
2010 State of Tobacco Control SAN DIEGO – Paul Knepprath
2010 State of Tobacco Control TRI-COUNTY – Paul Knepprath

California Cancer Research Act – Paul Knepprath, Vice President, Advocacy & Health Initiatives, American Lung Association in California