Report to be Released Dec. 14 Details U.S. Tobacco Companies' Betrayal of American Tobacco Farmers
Contact: Joel Spivak or Allison Blake, 202-296-5469, both of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids; http://www.tobaccofreekids.org
News Advisory:
On Tuesday, Dec. 14, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will hold a press conference to release a new report examining the causes of the economic crisis facing American tobacco farmers. The comprehensive, 89-page report, "False Friends: The U.S. Cigarette Companies' Betrayal of American Tobacco Growers," concludes that U.S. cigarette company decisions to move manufacturing and growing operations abroad, and not gradual smoking declines in the United States, are the primary cause of this crisis.
ATTENTION REGIONAL REPORTERS: Two-way audioconference capability for regional reporters will be provided so that you may listen to the press conference and ask questions. Reporters interested in participating by audioconference should call Allison Blake at 202-296-5469 to reserve a space and obtain the number to call in.
ATTENTION TELEVISION STATIONS: A video news release summarizing the report will be available by satellite from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Satellite coordinates are as follows:
COORDINATES: C-Band, Telstar 5/Transponder 16
DOWNLINK FREQUENCY: 4020 MHz (H)
AUDIO FREQUENCY: 6.2/6.8
LOCATION: 97 degrees West
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WHAT:
PRESS CONFERENCE TO RELEASE REPORT FALSE FRIENDS: THE U.S. CIGARETTE COMPANIES' BETRAYAL OF AMERICAN TOBACCO GROWERS
WHEN:
9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14
WHERE:
National Press Club/Murrow Room
14th and F streets, N.W.
Washington, D.C.
INTERNET:
The report will be available on the Internet at www.tobaccofreekids.org beginning at noon Tuesday, December 14.
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/U.S. Newswire 202-347-2770/
12/13 12:49
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