Date: Wed, May 30, 2001 10:14 AM

Subject: Cigarette and Smokeless Tobacco Reports

To Whom it may concern,

A very important part of my job as a grant coordinator is to provide accurate information in proposals I write. I rely on government published data to help. I would like to encourge you to continue to publish information on how much the cigarette and smokeless tobacco companies spend on marketing and advertising. This data is very helpful in making the case for increased spending on tobacco prevention programs. Teachers in our district frequently use this information when they teach tobacco prevention lessons. It would also be very helpful to know how much is spent in each state and how much is spent by each company.

Thank you for the opportunity to give feedback on this important information!

Stacy Poncelow