Critiques

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… Where There's Smoke Where There's Smoke- Article on smoking and tobacco in Hungary. The Tobacco Industry in New Zealand The Tobacco Industry in New Zealand- Public health monograph of 105 pages covers how the tobacco industry in New Zealand relates to the direct health effects of smoking, the addic… Big Tobacco and Rupe Big Tobacco and Rupe- "Secret documents show that Philip Morris loves Rupert Murdoch's tobacco-friendly media. He's also just happens to be on their board." The War in the States (cont'd) The War in the States (cont'd)- continuation of article; covers Citizens Against Tax Abuse, Citizens Against Government Interferencel, Minnesota Coalition of Responsible Retailers… The War in the States The War in the States- Fund Article explores tobacco industry use of front groups with no obvious ties to tobacco to push for state "pre-emption" laws. Adolescent Exposure to Cigarette Advertising in Magazines Adolescent Exposure to Cigarette Advertising in Magazines- Research finds that cigarette brands popular among young adolescents are more likely than adult brands to advertise in m… Opening Pandora's Box Opening Pandora's Box- SFWeekly article covers tobacco industry activity in California between 1988 and 1993, primarily diversion of Prop. 99 funds; politicians who helped the ind… Tobacco Industry Targetting of Children, Women, and Minorities Tobacco Industry Targetting of Children, Women, and Minorities- Syllabus and resources for course at The University of Dayton Law School.