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Spector, J. "Direction for Altria." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, 30 Nov. 2001. Email.

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Ackman, D. "Morris Philip Has It Backwards." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, Oct. 2001: 424-25.

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Schwartz, J. "Philip Morris To Change Name to Altria Company Would Divert Attention from Tobacco." The New York Times. Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, 16 Nov. 2001. Article.

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"When a company outgrows its name." Altria. Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, 2001. Advertisement.

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