December 2019

Liquor Taxes Could Go Up 400%, Thanks to Congressional Dysfunction

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“We’re all a little dizzy,” said Margie Lehrman, the chief executive of the American Craft Spirits Association, which lobbies on behalf of small distillers. “The congressional leadership seems stuck because of issues much larger than us.” Industry lobbyists and legislators who support the bill say that at this point the most they can realistically expect […]

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Chuy Bravo, Chelsea Handler’s Colleague On ‘Chelsea Lately,’ Dead At 63

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Actor Chuy Bravo, a late-night TV staple on Chelsea Handler’s former talk show, died Saturday a week after his 63rd birthday. Bravo was suffering from acute stomach pain and rushed to a Mexico City hospital where he later died, according to Entertainment Tonight. His passing prompted a touching goodbye post on Instagram from Handler, whose “Chelsea Lately”

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Caroline Flack: Lewis Burton defends ‘lovely’ girlfriend after arrest

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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Lewis Burton said Caroline Flack is “loyal and kind” and “doesn’t deserve any of this” The boyfriend of Caroline Flack says the Love Island host has been subject to a “witch hunt” since she was charged with assault at their home last week. On Thursday, police were called to

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