Smoke in his eye: Virginia politics
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Virginia Lt Gov Donald Beyer, a Democrat, took campaign contributions from the tobacco industry over the years, but he is now campaigning against tobacco, a $5 billion industry for the state. Most Virginians favor tighter regulation of tobacco.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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When smoke got in their eyes
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Marlboro cigarettes will cost 20% less as the first price war among major manufacturers begins. The industry is fighting anti-smoking social pressures and market share pressures from smaller brands.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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The price is not quite right
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Allegations of price fixing in the tobacco industry are examined in detail. The documents relating to these allegations point to possible widespread fixing in the early 1990s and late 1980s.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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