1 Million Youths Saved By Tobacco Suit, Says Group

Fri., June 13, 1997

Associated Press

The American Cancer Society declared Thursday an evolving tobacco settlement could save the lives of 1 million young Americans, as negotiators unveiled details that show cigarette-makers would be forced to write check after check to fight smoking.

Yet even as negotiators went public to try to win backing for a deal, the two most crucial elements remained unresolved: legal liability and nicotine control.

“There will be no agreement unless these are resolved,” promised negotiator Matthew Myers of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

“They have some very real disagreements, and it’s not clear whether those disagreements will be resolved,” said White House spokesman Mike McCurry.

Public health groups are withholding endorsements until they see the final deal, but the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and American Medical Association all strongly signaled Thursday that they’re supportive.

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