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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 2002

Page

3

Beer Tax Cuts Move For Congress Amid Budget Crises

In a bid to ease deficits, the beer wine and liquor industry urges Congress to cut the federal excise tax. About 223 House members back Phil English and Rep Ron Lewis proposals to halve or reduce the beer tax, touting fairness and economic relief for working class Americans. States debate raising sin taxes as Oregon shifts toward Sunday liquor sales.

Washington Congress Capitol Hill Sam Anheuser-Busch Joe Jane Frank Coleman Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Ron Lewis Lewis Kathy Reding Phil English R-Pa English Congressional Republicans National Party Center For Responsive Politics Reding Alaska Tennessee Oregon Spirits Council New York Portland Robert Hessa Virginia Harris Tom Towslee John Kitzhaber Towslee Robert C. Hesla Belmont Ore

Reservists asked to extend service in second year

Washington AP reports the 108th Security Forces Squadron of New Jersey Air National Guard may enter a second year on active duty amid a broader mobilization. About 14 000 Air Force National Guard and reserve troops face extended terms. 5 700 security troops like the 108th protect bases at home and abroad. Officials say extensions depend on need and troops may be demobilized if not required.

Washington Maj Ron Turk Air National Guard Turk 108Th Security Forces Squadron New Jersey Air National Guard Air Force 108Th Turk’s Kathleen Gereski National Guard Bureau Europe Saudi Arabia Qatar Kandahar Afghanistan McGuire Air Force Base N.J Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Kentucky USA Army Navy Marines Coast Guard Dan Stoneking Pentagon

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