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STATEMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REGARDING FUNDING
FOR THE TOBACCO LITIGATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Department of Justice spokeswoman Susan Dryden issued the following statement regarding funding for tobacco litigation:

"This Administration's FY 2002 budget request for tobacco litigation is the same as the Clinton Administration's FY 2001 budget request. The case is proceeding in the normal course and we will continue to evaluate it."

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