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Does getting involved in local politics matter to you as a nightclub operator? Well maybe it should.More>>

Does $60 million in federal funding for research into in-vehicle ignition interlock devices sound like a good idea to you?More>>

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As bartenders, if we can do our best not to get upset, we'll be doing ourselves, our bosses, and our customers, a huge favor. More>>