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The term "bully pulpit" stems from President Theodore Roosevelt's reference to the White House as a "bully pulpit," meaning a terrific platform from which to persuasively advocate an agenda. Roosevelt often used the word "bully" as an adjective meaning superb/wonderful. The Bully Pulpit features news, reasoned discourse, opinion and some humor.

Friday, February 08, 2008

Reynolds' net income rises

65% gain comes as growth cigarette brands increase market share

(Winston-Salem Journal) -
Reynolds American Inc., bolstered by solid sales from its top cigarette brands and smokeless-tobacco subsidiary, reported a 65 percent jump in net income in the fourth quarter yesterday.

Reynolds posted $297 million in net income, compared with $180 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Diluted earnings were $1.01 a share, up 40 cents from a year ago.

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