WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company has issued the following release:  "R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, other manufacturers reach agreement in principle on Master Settlement Agreement payment disputes with states."

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SOURCE R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company