Broke state governments may owe $5.2 billion to big tobacco companies

Broke state governments may owe $5.2 billion to big tobacco companies

Excerpts from this story referencing "Philip Morris USA":

"… to level the playing field with the companies that did sign the settlement.Philip Morris USA, far and away the largest tobacco company, has made the disputed payments …"

Big tobacco’s New York black market

By Marina Walker Guevara and Kate Willson

How America’s top cigarette firms fueled a billion-dollar underground trade

Excerpts from this story referencing "Philip Morris USA":

"… w York.That may not be easy to do. Within hours of the bill’s enactment, Philip Morris USA, maker of Marlboro, criticized the legislation. “We applaud the governme …"

Industry of influence nets more than $10 billion

By Alex Knott

Shadowy lobbyists ignore rules and exploit connections

Excerpts from this story referencing "Philip Morris USA":

"… ir budgets.Altria Group Inc., the parent company of cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris USA, devoted $94 million* since 1998 to its lobbying operations. The U.S. Cham …"

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More than 2,000 spin through revolving door

By Elizabeth Brown

Nearly 250 former members of Congress and agency heads register to lobby

Excerpts from this story referencing "Philip Morris USA":

"… ng from Congress.Bliley, whose former district includes Richmond—home of Philip Morris USA—was known as an outspoken supporter of the tobacco industry during his t …"