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APRIL 25, 2001

Lawyers from the Department of Justice Tobacco Litigation Team are worried a hiring freeze and limited funds will impair their ability to settle the government's tobacco lawsuit, according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post.

In a March 12 memo to Attorney General John Ashcroft, the lawyers say the freeze and the lack of appropriate funds will limit their efforts. The lawyers say they need $57.6 million for fiscal year 2002.

Ashcroft hasn't taken a position on the suit, but was an opponent during his days as Senator.

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