“I believe that nicotine is not addictive.” “Mr. Congressman, cigarettes and nicotine clearly do not meet the classic definition of addiction. There is no intoxication.” “I don’t believe that nicotine or our products are addictive.” So went the testimony of the presidents of Philip Morris, R.J. Reynolds, and U.S. Tobacco …
Read More »House Passes Bill That Would Make Washington, D.C. the 51st State
House Democrats passed legislation that would make Washington, D.C., the 51st state on Thursday, but the measure will likely fail in the Senate. The bill passed along party lines with a vote of 216 to 208, with no Republicans voting in favor. D.C. has more than 700,000 residents — larger …
Read More »The Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Gives the Music Industry a Fighting Chance
Update, March 27th: The U.S. House of Representatives approved the stimulus package Friday, sending it to the president’s desk for final passage. — From songwriters to producers to roadies, individuals in the various corners of the music business will be eligible for federal relief under the coronavirus stimulus package passed …
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