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ASH Daily News
9 November, 2000
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Comment: 'Illegal exports'
'Women lung cancer surge'
'Drug and tobacco stocks, rise on Bush victory hopes'
'Smoking cost job'
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Comment: 'Illegal exports'
There is a comment piece from the Wall Street Journal Europe that questions
the EU's decision to launch a suit against the American tobacco companies,
Philip Morris and Reynolds Tobacco for their alleged involvement in tobacco
smuggling.
The article argues that the chances of the suit succeeding 'seem long' and
concludes, 'The free trade in goods and the free exchange of ideas across
all borders, as well as freer movement of people around the globe, all
contribute to individual freedom and personal empowerment. But the free
movement of lawsuits is taking it a step too far. If the EU can't seek
redress for the wrongs it alleges it has suffered, it should fix the law, if
the people are willing. Failing that, it should let the matter rest.'
Letters to the editor can be sent to: letter.editor@edit.wsj.com
Source: Wall Street Journal Europe, 9 November 2000
'Women lung cancer surge'
The number of German women suffering from lung cancer has doubled in ten
years, A new study showed twice as many under 46 year old females were
developing lung cancer and 'blamed the rise on smoking'.
Source: The Sun, 9 November 2000
'Drug and tobacco stocks, rise on Bush victory hopes'
The Independent and The Guardian report that tobacco shares rose yesterday
because city analysts believe that the tobacco industry will get 'an easier
ride' from George Bush, the U.S. presidential candidate for the Republican
party, who looked set to become US president before a recount was ordered in
the key state of Florida.
Source: The Independent and The Guardian, 9 November 2000
Link: http://www.cnn.com
'Smoking cost job'
Chris Gough was sacked by Natgraph Ltd for breaking the company's no-smoking
policy by smoking in a company car in his firm's car park. An industrial
tribunal rejected his wrongful dismissal claim but awarded Mr Gough £946
compensation.
Source: The Mirror, 9 November 2000
