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Richard Blumenthal: “What finally changed the behavior of Big Tobacco? Lawsuits.”

On the recordMarch 8, 2023
What finally changed the behavior of Big Tobacco? Lawsuits.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal draws a parallel between Big Tobacco lawsuits and holding Big Tech accountable.

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