Gov. Timothy M. Kaine called for a statewide ban Monday on smoking in restaurants and bars, framing his second effort for the legislation as a common sense New Year?s resolution needed to improve health.

Flanked by lawmakers who said they will sponsor smoking-ban bills this year, Kaine made the announcement at Hot Tuna Bar & Grill, a smoke-free restaurant on Shore Drive.
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