31.   In their criticism, Goldstone and other tobacco executives did not mention McCain by name.

32.   Industry spokesman Scott Williams denied that tobacco executives were involved, adding that the industry wants to prevent cigarette smuggling.

33.   Kroll said in a telephone interview that he had had meetings with tobacco executives, but insisted that he had no direct involvement in the Joe Camel advertisements.

34.   Later in the inquiry, the panel obtained a slew of documents that undercut many of the statements made by the tobacco executives.

35.   Less than a year into his new job, the former tobacco industry executive has launched raids into Mexico and Brazil.

36.   Many members of Congress also want a higher price tag and tobacco company executives privately concede they will go higher.

37.   Meanwhile, a federal grand jury is investigating if some tobacco industry executives lied at congressional hearings.

38.   Meehan rushed a written request to Attorney General Janet Reno to convene a grand jury to investigate possible perjury charges against the tobacco executives.

39.   More likely, the tobacco executives decided they had little choice but to start negotiating.

40.   Ms. Belshe said the ad was pulled because one tobacco executive threatened litigation.