PM USA parent acquires John Middleton in "strategically compelling and financially attractive" deal
President won't accept health bill with tobacco tax increase, officials say
Spitzer backing off campaign promises
Includes $1-per-pack increase
House passes revised S-CHIP bill; another veto expected
All of retailers supermarkets, c-stores participating
OK c-store owners seek to curb alleged abuses
Pelosi promises bill will go back to president
Replaces Carr, who moves to General Cigar
No federal tobacco tax increase"for now
Health agency recommends 50-cent hike
For first time since program's inspection, every state met 20% or less target
Industry vet will be director of national accounts
Sales drop follows cigarette tax increase
Cigarettes too "inherently dangerous" for agency to regulate; would "undermine mission"