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The upsurge of lawsuits against tobacco companies in the 1990s did not happen because greedy trial lawyers suddenly realized the money to be made by suing “Big Tobacco”.
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A proposal that would make it harder for Texas teenagers to enter the tanning bed was compared to legislation against Big Tobacco as lawmakers took up the issue.
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The Supreme Court has refused to get in the middle of a patent fight over a way to cure tobacco that may make it less carcinogenic.
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AP, Washington
With support from a president who’s been trying to kick the habit himself, lawmakers renewed their efforts Monday to require government regulation of cigarettes.
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AP, Little Rock
Cigarettes in Arkansas soon will cost an extra 56 cents a pack.
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AP, Washington
It won’t thrill health advocates, but U.S.-based foreign diplomats with a taste for tobacco can rejoice: their smokes are now tax-free.
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AP, Louisville
A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement between states and 19 tobacco product makers.
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AP, Bangkok
Two studies released Tuesday allege that big tobacco companies tried to undermine anti-smoking policies in Asia by infiltrating a research institute in Thailand and...
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AP, Richmond
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Finland’s government is considering a ban on candy cigarettes and licorice pipes to discourage young people from smoking the real thing.
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British American Tobacco PLC said it stands to get 1.2 billion pounds ($1.8 billion) worth of overpaid taxes back after a high court ruling in the company’s favor...
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AP, Washington
The cigarette industry for 42 years has made factual claims about tar and nicotine levels based on machine testing blessed by the Federal Trade Commission.
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The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday rescinded guidance it issued 42 years ago that has allowed tobacco companies to make claims about tar and nicotine levels...
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AP, Washington
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