Tobacco lawsuit could die

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US Attorney General Janet Reno said the massive lawsuit against the tobacco industry might just amount to nothing unless Congress provides $23 million to sustain the case. Reno's warning came after a federal judge threw out portion of the lawsuit that seeks to recover tens of billions of dollars spent by government health programs for the treatment of smoking- related illnesses during the fast four decades. The bulk of the $23 million would be used in maintaining a database of documents pertinent to the case and preparing for a trial that could begin in 2003.

Legal issues & crime, Cigarettes, Cigarette Manufacturing

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Gun sales soaring at year's end

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Gun sales in 1999 were significantly higher than in the previous year. The sales statistics are based on background checks requested by gun dealers. However, the actual sales figures could be much higher since an individual can purchase more than one gun per background check. The increase in firearm purchases is partly due to fears of violence that may ocurr due to the Y2K problem.

Sales & consumption, Small Arms Manufacturing, Small Arms

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