Morales sees larger tobacco settlement for Texas near
Attorney General Dan Morales said Texas is on the edge of a bigger tobacco deal that could bring far more money than the current 15.3 billion settlement. He noted talks with Governor Bush and the tobacco industry to resolve private-lawyer fees and marketing issue objections while Minnesota's terms shape a revised deal. Debbi Head said talks continue as a draft plan would separate attorney fees from the main settlement and allow finalization with arbitration for fee amounts. Dusek warned counties and hospital districts to seek funds from the Legislature, not separate suits, due to cost and delay.
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Trial bids in bridge misfires and diamond lasers noted
A bridge bidding note describes responder actions after opener shows a major and a weak trial suit. It outlines how many losers in the trial suit dictate game in the major, with examples including diamonds and a near-max sign-off by North. West leads diamonds, three tricks are taken, trumps are drawn, and spade toward dummy’s king queen is advised before a club finesse.
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