First, an interview with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Donna Shalala, and then Jim Lehrer talks to individuals embroiled in the tobacco debate. A RealAudio version of this segment is available. Jim Lehrer leads a discussion with individuals embroiled in the tobacco debate. A panel discussion on the tobacco agreement.
Experts debate the future of the tobacco industry.
A background report on the tobacco industry's decision to settle. The Liggett Group admits that smoking cigarettes is addictive and can cause cancer. A report about selling cigarettes to teens and new government rules to prevent under-age smoking. FDA Commissioner David Kessler discusses his contentious term as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Browse the NewsHour's coverage of Health Issues.