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Democratic Convention Committee Won't Accept Tobacco Money 

In addition, the Democratic organizers are declining donations from gun makers, foreign companies without U.S. subsidiaries and adult entertainment businesses, Austin said.

The Democrats accepted money from the tobacco companies in Chicago in 1996, but will not be accepting money for this summer's event, being held August 14 to 17. . .

Philip Morris Cos. Inc. is one hundreds of companies helping sponsor the Republican convention in Philadelphia this summer, being held July 31 to August 4.

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