1.   At that plant, nicotine levels were frequently measured and the production process altered so that the company could back up its assertions about nicotine reduction.

2.   Cigarette makers have for decades tinkered with nicotine reduction -- without much success.

3.   Connolly said states should be allowed to continue with their own tobacco-control measures, including nicotine reduction, if federal agencies are slow to act.

4.   Health advocates say nicotine reduction is the key to curbing addiction and thus reducing overall smoking rates.