11. Those voting to divest were Gov. Lawton Chiles, a longtime tobacco opponent and supporter of divestiture, and Insurance Commissioner and Treasurer Bill Nelson. 12. Tobacco opponents complained that if the FDA has to shoulder the burden of proof, cigarette makers could launch legal appeals that would delay the new rules for years. 13. Tobacco opponents have long argued that the industry should release all secret marketing and scientific research documents before Congress approves the settlement. 14. Tobacco opponents say a public initiative will protect money voters want directed to education and health care programs. 15. Tobacco opponents have said they are leery of any proposal short of mandatory federal regulation, for fear the tobacco companies will find a way to circumvent it. 16. Tobacco opponents say Wigand will be an important contributor to legal and legislative assaults on the industry.. 17. Wigand might play a significant role in at least the state cases and U.S. government inquiries, tobacco opponents said. 18. Tobacco opponents say that since the settlement, store windows have been increasingly filled with neon cigarette signs. 19. Tobacco opponents are demanding that a U.S. settlement for lawsuits against U.S. cigarette makers also impose restrictions on their worldwide marketing and sales. |
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