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The annual American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control 2007 report has been released.  This national report card analyzes state tobacco control laws in four key areas—smokefree air, tobacco control program funding, cigarette  taxes and youth access to tobacco.  Nebraska scored grades of  "F" in smokefree air, "F" in tobacco prevention and control spending, "F" in youth access to tobacco and a "D" grade for its cigarette  tax.

This report should be a wake-up call to the legislature and our governor about the status of tobacco control in Nebraska. Our local smokefree air laws are weak, putting lives in danger. Almost 50,000 non-smoking Americans die from secondhand smoke each year. No one in Nebraska should have to breathe toxic secondhand smoke when working in or visiting  public places and workplaces.  Now is the time to pass a comprehensive smokefree law that will save lives.

Please take a moment to send the attached letter to your senator in support of LB395 without an "opt-out" provision.