But differences between the current Senate bill and the initial agreement have prompted four tobacco industry giants to oppose the legislation. Phil Ponce and guests discuss the future of the tobacco settlement. A RealAudio version of this segment is available. Online Forum Congressman Waxman and Connecticut Attorney General Blumenthal debate the tobacco settlement. A panel discussion the tobacco settlement .
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