 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| • |
1992 Synar
Amendment passed: federal law that requires all states
|
|
|
to adopt
legislation that prohibits the sale and distribution of tobacco
|
|
products to
people under age 18.
|
|
|
| • |
1994 attorney
generals of 4 states sued big tobacco.
Settlement in
|
|
|
Mississippi,
Florida, Texas. Recouped millions
for smokers medical
|
|
|
bills.
|
|
|
| • |
1995 Bill Clinton
announced FDA plans to regulate tobacco,
|
|
|
especially sales
to minors
|
|
|
| • |
1998 6.5 billion
dollar settlement in Minnesota.
Public knowledge of
|
|
deceit.
|
|
|
| • |
Set back in 1998-
Senate rejected MCain bill to raise taxes and
|
|
|
change policy
|
|