Jump to full article: Canadian Press, 2000-12-15
Intro: A bill that would have allowed the Newfoundland government to sue tobacco companies has died on the books with the wrapping up of the fall session of the legislature.
The legislature didn't pass a bill that would let the government sue tobacco companies for health costs caused by smoking.
Plans to sue the tobacco companies were a big part of the Liberal red book during the last provincial election campaign.
The Tories felt the bill was being rushed and they weren't willing to put it on the fast track.
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