After a background report, the man who released the documents, Congressman Henry Waxman, joins a discussion on what the federal government should do about under-aged smoking. A RealAudio version of this segment is available. January 15,1998 Analysis of smoking policy. Online Forum Congressman Waxman and Connecticut Attorney General Blumenthal debate the tobacco settlement. A panel discussion the tobacco settlement .
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The Liggett Group admits that smoking cigarettes is addictive and can cause cancer. Browse the NewsHour's coverage of law and health . The Food and Drug Administration homepage. On Capitol Hill today, the tobacco industry took another hit. California Congressman Henry Waxman released more than 80 documents from R. J. Reynolds, the maker of Camel and Winston cigarettes, illustrating, in his terms, the companies long-time plan to attract underage smokers.