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1997
• Federal judges rules that government can regulate tobacco as a drug, but industry is allowed to continue advertising
• Landmark settlement, subject to congressional approval, calls for restrictions on cigarettes and on tobacco maker’s liability in lawsuits. Industry is required to spend $368 billion over 25 years, run antismoking campaigns, issue bold health warnings on packs, decrease advertising, and pay fines if youth smoking doesn’t drop significantly
• Mississippi is first state to settle, agreeing to $3.6 billion deal with tobacco companies
• Florida settles at $11.3 billion
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