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Smoking out a deal.

Authors :
Greenwald, John
Pascual, Aixa M.
Source :
TIME Magazine; 4/28/1997, Vol. 149 Issue 17, p60, 2/3p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Examines the status of settlement negotiations between tobacco giants Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds and state attorneys general, private lawyers and antismoking advocates. Concessions offered by tobacco firms in exchange for blanket immunity from future prosecution; The role of tiny tobacco company Liggett Group; How Wall Street is responding to the negotiations; The unwillingness of antismoking groups to allow for future immunity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
149
Issue :
17
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9704273389