Philip Morris recalls 8 billion cigarettes amid weak public response
San Francisco reports Philip Morris USA recalls about 8 billion cigarettes over contaminated filters causing irritation. Retailers vary in action as some pull brands like Marlboro and Virginia Slims while others wait for company guidance. Mailgrams went to vendors. sales reps collect affected stock, and refunds are offered, though most smokers continue to buy.
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San Francisco
Philip Morris USA
Safeway
California
Merit
Raja Chamoun
AD Tobacco
Philip Morris
Mike Zeidan
Michael’s
David Laufer
New York
Kraft Foods
Miller Beer
Tobacco product recall list itemized by brand and packaging
A detailed recall notice lists multiple cigarette brands and packaging formats including Marlboro Red, Marlboro Gold, Marlboro Lights, Marlboro Menthol, Benson and Hedges, Merit, Virginia Slims, Cambridge, Alpine, Bristol, and Bronson. Entries cover boxes, soft packs, 100s, king size, slim variants, and menthol options.
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Benson & Hedges
Benson & Hedges Lights
Virginia Slims
Cambridge Lights
Medicaid fraud unit spends more than it recovers
In North Carolina the attorney general seeks more funding for a Medicaid investigations unit that spent 1.2 million and recovered 713 thousand in the year ending Sept 30. Critics call to abolish the program though it obtained 17 convictions and is seen as addressing fraudulent billing.
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Medicaid
Raleigh
North Carolina
Buncombe County
Senate
Sen
R. L. Clark
Mike Easley
Department of Human Resources
Smart Start spending millions on overhead
A review of Smart Start funds shows millions spent on furniture equipment and consultants as counties roll out the program. With nearly $70 million spent, lawmakers seek more details before further expansion, while officials defend startup costs as necessary for local flexibility and administration.
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Raleigh
Smart Start
Jim Hunt
North Carolina
State House
Hunt
Nye
D-Bladen
House
Leo Daughtry
R-Johnston
Insurance chief ignored that ruling on contract lawyer
Insurance Commissioner Jim Long relied on a friend and ally to handle a lawsuit while the lawyer faced discipline for dishonesty and neglect. Nelson’s suspension and later appeals are noted, with federal scrutiny and a $60,000 payment for consulting work during the period. The piece recounts bar findings, firm disputes, and questions about funds from the Insurance Consumer Protection Fund and campaign contributions.
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Charlotte
Jim Long
Long
Raleigh
E. Daniels Nelson
Nelson
Charlotte Observer
Insurance Department
Legal Long
Bar
State Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Golden Rule Insurance Co
Illinois
U.S
Janice McKenzie Cole
FBI
Insurance Consumer Protection Fund
The
General Assembly
Saiting
Tan
New Bern
Beaman, Kellum & Stallings
William Hollows
Hollows
Kellum
Stallings
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Edd
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