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Durbin Applauds CVS Caremark Decision to Stop Tobacco Sales

Statement

Date: Feb. 5, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Business and Consumers Health and Health Care

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after CVS Caremark announced that it would stop selling tobacco products - including e-cigarettes - in its stores by October 14, 2014.

"Today, CVS has set out to prove what many of us already believe: that looking out for the long-term well-being of their customers isn't just good for public health, it is also good business," said Durbin. "I believe this decision will not only have a positive impact on today's smokers, but may also help prevent some kids from ever starting a deadly habit. I applaud CVS for today's decision, and I hope other retailers across the country will soon follow their examp


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