[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12677]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MEASURE READ THE FIRST TIME--S. 1530

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I understand S. 1530, which was introduced 
early today by Senator Hatch, is at the desk, and I ask for its first 
reading.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill for the first 
time.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1530) to resolve ongoing tobacco litigation, to 
     reform the civil justice system responsible for adjudicating 
     tort claims against companies that manufacture tobacco 
     products, and establish a national tobacco policy for the 
     United States that will decrease youth tobacco use and reduce 
     the marketing of tobacco products to young Americans.

  Mr. LOTT. I now ask for its second reading, and I would object to my 
own request on behalf of the other side of the aisle.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard.
  The bill will be read the second time on the next legislative day.

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