WHO investigators build tobacco case; Philip Morris denies obstructing antismoking efforts of U.N. arm

Article Abstract:

This article discusses a report about to be issued by the World Health Organization which accuses Philip Morris and other tobacco companies of a concerted effort to discredit the agency's plans to curb smoking worldwide. The agency claims to have many documents describing Philip Morris's strategies in this area.

International economic relations, World, Brief Article, Investigations, Philip Morris Companies Inc., World Health Organization, MO

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U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to treat tobacco as dangerous drug

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The Supreme Court of the US ruled that Food and Drug Administration does not have the authority to regulate tobacco goods. The ruling represents a setback for the Clinton Administration as it attempts to stop cigarette smoking.

Government regulation (cont), Laws, regulations and rules, United States. Food and Drug Administration, United States. Supreme Court

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R.J. Reynolds still sees UST as good target

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Stock market analysts expect R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings to make an acquisition bid for chewing tobacco manufacturer UST Inc.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Other Tobacco Product Manufacturing, Cigarettes, Cigarette Manufacturing, Chewing and smoking tobacco, Chewing Tobacco, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Inc., UST Inc., UST

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