Alcohol Justice is raising a red flag over language from S. 236 / H.R. 747—the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017— inserted into the Senate version of the Republican tax cut bill that passed out of the Senate Finance Committee on a party line vote Thursday, November 17, 2017. The language mandates savage, reckless cuts to alcohol excise taxes, as contained in an amendment put forth by Committee Member Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio). The Senator, according to OpenSecrets.com has received $210,981 from beer, wine and liquor interests since 2010, including at least $29,000 from Boston Beer executives and family members.
Ryan L. Fox
Up until Week 16 of last year, many people thought that the Oakland Raiders would provide the only challenge to the New England Patriots if the two teams met in the postseason. However Raiders QB Derek Carr broke his leg in a Week 16 victory over the Indianapolis Colts and that essentially torpedoed the Raiders’ season. Now in the present, the two teams met down in Mexico City for a Week 11 showdown. However those who were expecting a tight, close game were in for a rude awakening as the Patriots showed that they could play anybody anywhere and still give them a solid beatdown.
After kicking the tires and running the numbers on 2018 model-year cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs, Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com expert editors today announce the 2018 Best Buy Award winners. Kelley Blue Book's Best Buy Awards honor the top vehicles in 12 major vehicle categories, as well as an Overall Best Buy of 2018, which is awarded to the newly redesigned 2018 Honda Accord.
Small Town Craft Spirits announced the launch of Not Your Father's Bourbon™, the first in a new line of spirits for the spirits company. The innovative company is putting an exciting spin on the centuries-old spirit for a new generation of whiskey drinkers and cocktail connoisseurs. Crafted for veteran and novice bourbon drinkers alike, Not Your Father's Bourbon is an 86 proof (43% ABV), small batch bourbon with a hint of vanilla for a subtly sweet taste. Small Town Craft Spirits is from the makers of Small Town Brewery, pioneer of the flavored craft category with fan-favorite, Not Your Father's Root Beer.
Anthony Faccenda
For me, going to conventions is a lot like going to an amusement park. I have a great fondness for both, habitually go once a year, and am often left wanting more. On Friday, this writer went to the opening night of the Rhode Island Comic Con and like my trip to Six flags this summer, my time was filled with great anticipation, long lines, and a less than stellar pay off. |
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