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FLEISHMAN T _ ; , L`. . 'N . P REMGItAD1DUX Ju ly 10, 1991 TO: Marty Gleason FROM: Julia Sutherland RE: June Activity Report Following is a summary of activities performed on behalf of The Tobacco Institute during the month of June 1991, broken down according to issue areas and projects. The account was supervised by Julia Sutherland; account staff included Karen Doyne, Judi Provosty and Harry Frazier. Taxes • Covered Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee hearing on HealthAmerica (S. 1227), obtained witness list and testimony. Drafted report. ; • Covered House Government Operations Committee hearing on efficiency and cost effectiveness of the U.S. health care system, obtained witness list and testimony. Drafted report. • Covered House Budget Committee hearing on health cost and access, obtained witness list and testimony. Drafted report. • Reviewed tax plans and suggested revisions and additions O for 1992 plans. ~-+ Assisted in formulating federal and state excise tax ~ strategy through ongoing counsel and participation in F meetings. w ~ a O Public Smokincx U p~ • Made inquiries on the status and content of the 1991 U pa Surgeon General's report. Drafted report. 0 ~ • Covered "Regulating Risk: The Science and Politics of Risk" conference and drafted report. • Reviewed TI plan to counter American Hospital Association program -- "Hospitals and Smoking Make a Bad Match." Drafted talking points on indoor air quality in hospitals for possible use in HBI media tours. TIOK 0013227

• Drafted brochure copy on the new District of Columbia workplace smoking law. ;A ongoing ~_;ounsel. Healthy Buildings International National Media (see separate activity report:) • Initiated pitches to Washington Journalism Review, Family Circle, Attitudes and "Geraldo." Advertising/Youth Initiatives l • Attended "It's the Law" task force meeting to discuss news conferences on new minimum age laws in Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming. • Collected information on the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee markup of S. 1088. Drafted report. • Conducted research and compiled monthly update of audience numbers for completed interviews by youth initiatives spokespersons. • Monitored Washington, D.C., community newspapers for use of "It's the Law" follow-up mailing. • Assisted in formulating advertising issues policy through ongoing counsel and participation in meetings. Coalition Buildincr • Meeting with Willard & Associates representatives regarding VA and military issues. • Maintained general contact with military and Hispanic groups. Youth Initiative Media Tour • Prepared media lists for the following media markets: Phoenix Las Vegas and Reno New Orleans Baton Rouge CONFIDENTIAL: Mobi le TOBACCO LITIGATION Birmingham Hartford New Haven Portland TIOK 0013228 Augusta

1 Mailed media packets to the following media markets: Phoenix Hartford New Haven Portland, ME Augusta, ME • Pitched media and confirmed a total of 45 media interviews in: Denver Salt Lake City Phoenix Las Vegas and Reno New Orleans Baton Rouge Mobile Birmingham • Made follow-up calls and obtained copies of completed interviews from the Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Nevada, Louisiana and Alabama tours. • Coordinated travel plans for Jolly Ann Davidson, Tom Lauria and Walker Merryman. It"s the Law News Conferences • Compiled media lists for Monpelier, Vermont; Richmond, Virginia and Cheyenne, Wyoming. • Compiled media lists for newspapers in Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming outside of the state capitals. • Made pitch calls to Monpelier and Richmond news media for the respective news conferences. • Drafted photo captions for pictures taken during the Monpelier news conference. Mailed news release, statements and pictures to state newspapers. Miscellaneous • Continued to monitor Advocacy Institute and American Cancer Society activities and forward materials. cc: Susan Rick Karen Stuntz Sullivan _ Doyne CONFIDENTIAL: Harry Frazier Judi Provosty TOBACCO LITIGATION TIOK 0013229