Effect of Tobacco Settlements on States
Panelists discussed the impact of the recent settlement between the tobacco companies and state attorneys general. They examined the pros and cons of the agreement, how it can be improved up…
66 viewsPanelists discussed the impact of the recent settlement between the tobacco companies and state attorneys general. They examined the pros and cons of the agreement, how it can be improved up…
66 viewsAttorneys general from a number of states announced a settlement reached with the tobacco industry. The settlement would create a trust fund to pay for medical costs resulting from tobacco a…
4,377 viewsCommittee members heard testimony from medical and legal professionals and caregivers concerning the advisability and constitutionality of assisted suicide and how it would change the physic…
547 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
84 viewsAfter meeting with President Bill Clinton, medical organization officials and others talked to reporters about the new campaign against teen smoking.
139 viewsThe participants talked about revisions in health care liability insurance premiums and rules governing lawsuits. They also answered questions from the audience.
43 viewsThe committee heard testimony on mandatory testing for AIDS, patient privacy and discrimination.
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