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Ban Opposed by Owners, But Supported by Workers Was Approved in April

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — With the economy crumbling and revenues plunging, the city may put off the Oct. 15 start of a blanket ban on smoking in casinos to avoid further losses. The ban, opposed by casino owners but supported by workers, was approved in April before Wall Street melted down. The City Council is scheduled Wednesday to consider a delay. "Smoking is not healthy. Smoking kills people," said Bob McDevitt, president of the city's largest casino workers union,Unite-Here Local... Full Story
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