House, by 326 to 102 vote, approves legislation that would for first time give Food and Drug Administration power to regulate tobacco products; White House has signaled opposition to bill, which has strong support in Senate; some antismoking advocates say bargain struck with Philip Morris gives too many concessions to tobacco industry; bill bans flavored cigarettes, exempts menthol but would direct scientific advisory committee to issue recommendations on menthol within year; photo

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