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Gaibraith, James K. | September 29, 1997 issue

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The article focuses on prevailing political conditions in the U.S. and around the world, as of September 29, 1997. After a 50-years crawl, regulation of the U.S.-based tobacco conglomerates seemed in sight. But now it's go-slow season in Washington on the public-health liability settlement proposed in June between Big Tobacco and various state attorneys general. The White House staff is divided over the settlement, which would require Congressional approval, and Capitol Hill leaders indicate no action until next year. Another developments focuses on the effect of a new proposal called "English for the Children," on California's public schools, which now teach nearly half the nation's immigrant children.

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UNITED States -- Politics & government; DELEGATED legislation; TOBACCO -- Law & legislation; PUBLIC health; IMMIGRANT children -- Education; ENGLISH language -- Study & teaching; UNITED States
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