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Medicine: Tobacco Industry / Sullivan #126968

ABC Evening News for Friday, Feb 23, 1990
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.

(Washington: George Strait) Attack by Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan on the tobacco industry and its advertising connection with sports examined. [SULLIVAN - says smoking is not compatible with good health.] [Philip Morris, Incorporated, Sheila BANKS - says company is promoting an event.] [SULLIVAN - says companies are trading on the athlete's image.] [Tennis player Pam SHRIVER - says she sees no conflict.] [Representative Stephen NEAL - responds to Sullivan.] Administration's awareness of Sullivan's position noted.

Reporter(s):
Jennings, Peter;
Strait, George
Duration:
00:02:10

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