Smoking Gun United States targets tobacco industry in racketeering case
The Justice Department opened a 280 billion racketeering suit against major cigarette makers alleging decades of lying about smoking dangers. The 1999 filing seeks past profits and stricter marketing and warning rules, as health officials warn of heart disease and cancer linked to tobacco.
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Bush Urges UN Action For Democracy Hunger AIDS Aid
President Bush tells the United Nations General Assembly that U S goals extend beyond Iraq to reducing hunger and AIDS in Africa while promoting democracy worldwide. Rene Corvil recalls Haitians fleeing floods from Tropical Storm Jeanne as death toll rises past seven hundred. Harvard research links regular walking to potential cognitive benefits and reduced dementia risk.
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Pulse Reader Forum letters to the Telegram editor
The Telegram invites reader feedback by email to editor or mail to 310 N Sev, inviting opinions and letters for publication.
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First Amendment Ingress Quoted Text
The passage states limits on government action regarding religion speech press assembly and petition. It articulates that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment or prohibiting free exercise or freedom of speech or press or the right to peaceably assemble and to petition for redress of grievances.
Kerry Attacks Bush Over Iraq War At NYU
Cal Thomas portrays John Kerry as flip flopper who opposes both wars and aids enemies. The column argues Kerry lacks decisive judgment and principles, claims his remarks could aid insurgents, and questions his sincerity on victory and patriotism.
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Advice for Kerry from a cynical columnist
Columnist Donald Kaul deconstructs John Kerry’s campaign missteps with blunt, witty suggestions. He mocks the word nuance and urges tougher messaging, a stronger stance against terrorism, and avoiding focus groups while praising past leaders who won on perceived intellect.
Thoughts on unions and the history of marriage
A USC informed column explores historical same sex unions and civil partnerships beyond marriage, noting Native American identities, women who passed as men, and pre gay rights analogies. It contrasts past tolerance with current debates and comments on civil rights parallels and media history.
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