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Wisconsin, Smokeless Tobacco Council Wisconsin, Smokeless Tobacco Council- Lobbists employed by the tobacco trade in Wisconsin. Wisconsin, Lorillard Wisconsin, Lorillard- Lobbyists paid by Lorillard to lobby in Wisconsin. Wisconsin, Brown and Williamson Wisconsin, Brown and Williamson- Lobbyists paid by Brown and Williamson Tobacco to lobby in Wisconsin. Tobacco Industry Spent $10.6 Million to Lobby Congress in First Half of 2003 Tobacco Industry Spent $10.6 Million to Lobby Congress in First Half of 2003- As Congress conducted negotiations over major tobacco legislation for the first time in years, the to… Tobacco Industry Spent More Than $20 Million to Lobby Congress in 2002 Tobacco Industry Spent More Than $20 Million to Lobby Congress in 2002- New report totals that cash the tobacco industry spent to lobby Congress in 2002: over $100,000 per day eve… The Quiet Victory of the Cigarette Lobby The Quiet Victory of the Cigarette Lobby- Article originally published in 1965 in the Atlantic Monthly looks at the tobacco industry's power in Congress. The Tobacco Industry Successful Efforts to Control Tobacco Policy Making in Switzerland The Tobacco Industry Successful Efforts to Control Tobacco Policy Making in Switzerland- UCSF report. Executive summaries in German, English, and French. Full report in English. Tobacco Industry Attempts to Subvert European Union Tobacco Advertising Legislation Tobacco Industry Attempts to Subvert European Union Tobacco Advertising Legislation- Research report on tobacco industry programs aimed at defeating EU legislation governing tobac… Secondhand Diplomacy Secondhand Diplomacy- After closed-door meetings with cigarette makers, the Bush administration is seeking to derail a global tobacco treaty. On the Money Trail With GOP On the Money Trail With GOP- ABC News report says tobacco money gets tobacco lobbyists access in Washington. CorpWatch: Bush Administration Tobacco Industry Ties CorpWatch: Bush Administration Tobacco Industry Ties- Article on the tobacco industry ties of senior members of the Bush administration. Cancer Converts Tobacco Lobbyist Cancer Converts Tobacco Lobbyist- Victor Crawford, retired tobacco industry lobbyist dying of cancer, gives a revealing interview on what he did for the industry. Tobacco Wars: Canada Tobacco Wars: Canada- Article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the tobacco industry's power in Canada. The Tobacco Presidency The Tobacco Presidency- Essay discusses the tobacco connections of George W. Bush. Control of "Grasstops" Government Control of "Grasstops" Government- 1993 Philip Morris memo reveals much about industry strategy and tactics for influencing government. Tommy Thompson and Tobacco Tommy Thompson and Tobacco- Report on the tobacco money, tobacco record, and tobacco industry connections of Bush appointee Tommy Thompson, director of HHS, in charge of CDC, NCI,… Smoke and Mirrors: Tobacco Industry Influence on "Grassroots" Smoke and Mirrors: Tobacco Industry Influence on "Grassroots"- Public Citizen report on the tobacco industry's influence on the "grassroots" campaign for liability limits. Molly Ivins on Tobacco Bill Death Molly Ivins on Tobacco Bill Death- Columnist Molly Ivans comments on the lobbying behind the death of the McCain tobacco bill. Tobacco Lobbying Outlays Soared in 1998 Tobacco Lobbying Outlays Soared in 1998- Covers money spent and industry resources invested, e.g. putting 192 lobbyists into Washington, about one for every three members of Congr… Tobacco Institute Lobbying report for 1989 Tobacco Institute Lobbying report for 1989- Internal tobacco industry document outlines its lobbying activities in 1989 such as pre-empting local smokefree laws. Victor Crawford on 60 Minutes Victor Crawford on 60 Minutes- Interview with ex-tobacco industry lobbyist Victor Crawford, on how the industry influences Washington. Washingtonpost.com: Big Tobacco Filters Into Campaign Coffers Washingtonpost.com: Big Tobacco Filters Into Campaign Coffers- Many different ways an elected official can take tobacco money; this article summarizes. Republican National Committees Republican National Committees- The tobacco industry is a top giver of "soft money" to both political parties, but lately Republicans have been getting about 80% of tobacco money. Texans for Public Justice Lobby Watch Texans for Public Justice Lobby Watch- Reports on lobbying in the state of Texas include reports on tobacco industry activity: "Rove a Mile for a Camel", "Second-Hand Smoke", "Dea… Tobacco Industry Activity in the U.S. Tobacco Industry Activity in the U.S.- Reports on industry activity by state; extensive and recent reports available for Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts, Mis… Tobacco Industry Anti-Smoking Ads Make Kids Smoke Tobacco Industry Anti-Smoking Ads Make Kids Smoke- Research finds that tobacco industry youth smoking ad may actually make teens want to smoke more.y. Industry "Youth Programs" Help Avoid Regulation Industry "Youth Programs" Help Avoid Regulation- Presents and analyzes industry document that shows that one purpose of the industry's "youth programs" is to fend off regulation. Tobacco's Youth Anti-smoking Programs Promote the Industry Tobacco's Youth Anti-smoking Programs Promote the Industry- The tobacco industry's own documents show that most youth smoking prevention programs it has supported are designed to … Tobacco Industry Youth Programs Are Smokescreen Tobacco Industry Youth Programs Are Smokescreen- The tobacco industry's own documents show that most youth smoking provention programs it has supported are designed to promote ind… Corporate Goodwill or Tainted Money? Corporate Goodwill or Tainted Money?- Philip Morris is spending more to publicize its good deeds than its spending on the good deeds themselves. ABCNews tells why. Tobacco Company Charity Advertisements Tobacco Company Charity Advertisements- Op-ed on Philip Morris ads: "Philip Morris spent $60 million on charity, and $108 million on advertising to tell us about it". OKSWAT OKSWAT- SWAT, Students Working Against Tobacco, a statewide anti-tobacco youth movement in Oklahoma. Changing the Environment to Help Kids Grow up Tobacco-Free Changing the Environment to Help Kids Grow up Tobacco-Free- "Children do not simply 'choose' to smoke. They are greatly influenced by their environment, which is greatly influence… ANR: Youth and Tobacco ANR: Youth and Tobacco- Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights information on youth and tobacco; tobacco industry recruiting of youth; clean indoor air as a youth protection strategy; t… Tobacco Free Kids Tobacco Free Kids- Campaign attempting to protect children from tobacco addiction by raising awareness of its use. Kids Against Tobacco Smoke Kids Against Tobacco Smoke- Facts and games to help kids stop smoking. Learn about cancer, nicotine and the effect of smoke and join the Kids Against Tobacco Smoking campaign. Allen's Story - Cancer and Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) Allen's Story - Cancer and Medical Cannabis (Marijuana)- Allen Eugene Bennett, details his struggle with cancer and how he credits Medical Cannabis to saving his life. A section g… Drugs Plaza Drugs Plaza- A site with a lot of worthwhile information about cannabis and mushrooms.Personal accounts make this site more understandable for all.There are many recipes for eatin… Marijuana 4 Pain Marijuana 4 Pain- Tiffany tells her story of finding relief from pain with medical marijuana. Informational links about her condition are easy to access. A free email service is o… BBC News - Israeli nuclear 'power' exposed BBC News - Israeli nuclear 'power' exposed- On the story of Mordechai Vanunu and how he remains in jail for exposing Israel's secret nuclear bomb programme. Nuclear Weapons - Israel Nuclear Weapons - Israel- Detailed account of the Isreaeli nuclear weapons programme and arsenal. From the Federation of American Scientists. Israel's 'bomb in the basement' Israel's 'bomb in the basement'- Account of the country's nuclear arsenal, and of Vanunu's role in publicising this. Federation of American Scientists: Iran Special Weapons Federation of American Scientists: Iran Special Weapons- A comprehensive guide to Iranian special weapons, including nuclear facilities, missiles and related facilities. India and Pakistan - On the Nuclear Threshold India and Pakistan - On the Nuclear Threshold- A collection of historical documents on U.S. policy toward South Asia from the 1950s to the present. Consequences of Nuclear Conflict Between India and Pakistan Consequences of Nuclear Conflict Between India and Pakistan- NRDC's nuclear experts imagine the consequences of a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan using state-of-the-ar… Federation of American Scientists: Pakistan Special Weapons Federation of American Scientists: Pakistan Special Weapons- A comprehensive guide to Pakistani special weapons, including nuclear weapons, missiles and related facilities. National Security Archive: North Korea and Nuclear Weapons: The Declassified U.S. Record National Security Archive: North Korea and Nuclear Weapons: The Declassified U.S. Record- A selection of both declassified and publicly released intelligence assessments, policy s… BBC News Country Profile: North Korea BBC News Country Profile: North Korea- Overview with key facts, figures and dates. Includes The Secret State which explains the background of nuclear tensions, the divided peninsu… Guardian Unlimited Special Report: North and South Korea Guardian Unlimited Special Report: North and South Korea- Ongoing news, analysis, and commentary includes timeline, interactives, weblog, audio and video. Extensive links. Carter Center: North Korea Carter Center: North Korea- Information about the Center's work in mediating conflict and helping with relief and development work. Includes op-ed columns by Jimmy Carter.