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Article: Diageo Commends Governor Beshear for Outlawing 'Alcohol without Liquid' (AWOL) Machines in Kentucky
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- April 12, 2008
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To: POLITICAL EDITORS
Contact: Rachel Rosenblatt, of FD, +1-212-850-5697, for Diageo
FRANKFORT, Ky., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diageo, the
world's leading spirits, wine, and beer company, and an industry
leader in promoting responsible drinking, commends Governor Beshear
for signing HB202 that bans 'Alcohol Without Liquid' (AWOL) machines
across the state. Governor Beshear's action officially outlaws the
sale and usage of these dangerous devices that vaporize alcohol and
allow people to inhale the fumes.
"We applaud Governor Beshear for taking this important step to
help combat underage drinking and encourage responsible drinking
practices among adults," said Barry Becton, Senior ...