Washington Journal
Lawsuit Against Tobacco Industry
2005-06-10T09:04:44-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMzZlXC8yMDA1MDYxMDA5MDg1NTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mr. Levin discussed the Justice Department lawsuit against the tobacco industry. It is using anti-racketeering laws and charges that manufacturers have conspired for 50 years to dupe the public and hook consumers on tobacco. The latest is that the Justice Department reportedly asked witnesses to reduce their demands about sanctions against the company if it loses its case. The guest responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.
Mr. Levin discussed the Justice Department lawsuit against the tobacco industry. It is using anti-racketeering laws and charges that manufac…
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Mr. Levin discussed the Justice Department lawsuit against the tobacco industry. It is using anti-racketeering laws and charges that manufacturers have conspired for 50 years to dupe the public and hook consumers on tobacco. The latest is that the Justice Department reportedly asked witnesses to reduce their demands about sanctions against the company if it loses its case. The guest responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
Mr. Levin discussed the Justice Department lawsuit against the tobacco industry. It is using anti-racketeering laws and charges that manufac… read more
Mr. Levin discussed the Justice Department lawsuit against the tobacco industry. It is using anti-racketeering laws and charges that manufacturers have conspired for 50 years to dupe the public and hook consumers on tobacco. The latest is that the Justice Department reportedly asked witnesses to reduce their demands about sanctions against the company if it loses its case. The guest responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
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