31.   The Modisett plan calls for dividing the money based on the total expenditures for treating sick smokers in each state.

32.   The Modisett plan calls for dividing up the money based on total expenditures for treating sick smokers in each state.

33.   The money from the settlement will be used to treat sick smokers and fund anti-smoking campaigns.

34.   The old way was denials and lies, which treated smokers like bozos.

35.   The Lincoln memo was part of court filing by the state of Mississippi, which is suing tobacco companies in an effort to recover Medicaid money spent treating smokers.

36.   The proposed settlement would end lawsuits against the industry seeking health care costs spent treating sick smokers.

37.   The settlements came after the two states filed lawsuits to recover the Medicaid costs of treating smokers who became ill.

38.   The state is trying to recoup the costs of treating sick smokers covered by Medicaid, a health program for the poor.

39.   The states are seeking to recoup billions of dollars in tax money spent treating sick smokers.

40.   The states want to recoup the money they spend to treat smokers who wind up on Medicaid.