Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Senate panel resets session on FDA tobacco bill

(Reuters) - Kennedy's bill is backed by dozens of other senators, major public health groups and Altria Group Inc. unit Philip Morris USA, maker of top-selling Marlboro cigarettes.




Opposed by smaller cigarette makers as too favorable to Philip Morris, the bill would let the FDA restrict tobacco advertising; prevent cigarette sales to minors; toughen warning labels; bar misrepresentation of tobacco's dangers; and order removal of harmful ingredients from cigarettes.


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