Tobacco firms fear big fines face Supreme Court appeal
Major tobacco companies lose bid for Supreme Court review to stay accumulating federal penalties over ad warnings. FTC actions allege noncompliant advertising. firms seek halt to penalties while court cases proceed. Companies named include Brown & Williamson, Philip Morris, RJ Reynolds, Lorillard, American Brands, Liggett & Myers.
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Cost value of safer matchbooks quizzed
Washington AP The Inflation-monitoring agency said a proposal to make safer matchbooks could cost consumers 68 million dollars annually and make matches harder to use The Council on Wage and Price Stability urged more study to weigh safety benefits against cost The Consumer Product Safety Commission proposed folding book matches designed to resist opening flames auto extinguish after 15 seconds and reduce flying fragments The Wage and Price Council filed that 97 percent of match related injuries are treated briefly
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Children Predominant in Hospital Visits After Match Injuries
Hospitals report that 74 percent of visitors for match related injuries are children five and under. The data highlights the vulnerability of young fans during sports events and urges increased safety measures at venues and in community programs.
Wage Price Con Estimates Matchbook Cost Rise
A wage price analysis estimates that proposed changes would add about one third of a cent to the cost of producing each matchbook, impacting manufacturers and retailers.
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