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CAMPAIGN for TOBACCO-FREE Kids NATIONAL CENTER FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS TO: Bruce Reed Domestic Policy Council FROM: Matt Myers, President Tobacco- Medicare Cansuit Bill Corr, EVP DATE: 05/16/00 SUBJECT: U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against the tobacco industry The attached letter and two editorials were sent to all Senate members today. Also attached for your information are our press release condemning the Senate Appropriations Committee's vote to block funding for the lawsuit and a packet of materials sent to all members prior to the vote in an effort to better explain the issue. Please don't hesitate to contact either of us if you have any questions.