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New Jersey Strippers Can't Bare Smoking Ban

TRENTON, NJ (CBS 3 / AP) ― Several hundred people join a handful of exotic dancers in front of the Statehouse today to rally against New Jersey's new indoor smoking ban.

About 20 of the women, who, to the disappointment of some in the crowd, didn't reveal anything more risqué than their midriffs, claim the ban will result in lost clients and lost money.

The rally was trumpeted by New Jersey 101.5 shock jocks, "The Jersey Guys," who promised that 100 strippers would attend the rally.

The ban, which affects bars and restaurants, but not gambling areas of casinos, is to be signed into law Sunday by Governor Codey.

"What I'll be doing Sunday is protecting them from secondhand smoke," said Governor Codey.

The strippers and their supporters said they oppose the ban, which is designed to protect employees and customers from second-hand smoke, because it will hurt business.

(© 2006 CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)