Tobacco companies say smokers won't buy safer cigarettes. Attorneys representing tobacco companies today denied claims they've made cigarettes more addictive, and say they've supported research into the health risks of smoking. Opening statements in Minnesota's case against the tobacco industry wrapped up today. Minnesota Public Radio's Laura McCallum reports.
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