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The Red Tape Chronicles

How states got cozy with Big Tobacco

Ten years ago, a group of states forced the largest cigarette firms to cough up $200 billion to pay for health initiatives. Now, most of that money is tied up ... in the fortunes of Big Tobacco.

Economy in turmoil
Why falling prices could be bad news

  Strapped consumers see falling prices as welcome relief. But, economists warn, there is risk. Story  |  Discuss

  Citigroup downplays talk of merger
  GM to return two leased jets amid criticism
  Americans giving to charity despite meltdown
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The Week in Pictures

  Devastating fires, smuggled cows and more. See photos from around the globe.

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AG released from hospital after collapse

  Mukasey suffers dramatic episode at Washington, D.C., dinner. Full story

  Video: Big fright at black-tie event
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Review: ‘Twilight’ in the eye of the beholder
Madonna divorce OK'd

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