The tobacco bill died in the Senate after supporters twice failed to get the votes needed to keep it alive. After this background report, Senators on either side of the aisle discuss the contentious points. A RealAudio version of this segment is available. The debate over the tobacco legislation bill.
Republicans make last minute changes to the new tobacco legislation.
The tobacco industry withdraws its support for the Congressional tobacco legislation . Online Forum Congressman Waxman and Connecticut Attorney General Blumenthal debate the tobacco settlement. Browse the NewsHour's coverage of congress and health . The Food and Drug Administration . A defining day in the Senate.