Casinos Shielded; County Smoking Ban Could Be In DangerPOSTED: 8:31 am EDT September 28,
2006 PITTSBURGH -- There has been a dramatic twist in the push for non-smoking workplaces in Allegheny County.On Tuesday night, the County Council passed a bill to ban smoking in all workplaces, including bars and restaurants.But a few hours later, the state Senate voted to exempt Pennsylvania's new slot machine casinos from any such ban, catching local council members by surprise."I'm frustrated and outraged," said County Council President Rich Fitzgerald, who thinks such an exemption is unfair to other businesses in the county.If the state law passes, Allegheny County will likely retract its smoking ban, Fitzgerald said. Related Links: Copyright 2006 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. | TALK ABOUT IT
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