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Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning to Deliver Keynote Address at Annual Legal Symposium

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Register TodayThe Center for Alcohol Policy's 2nd Annual Legal Symposium will take place October 18-20, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning, who is also the president of the National Association of Attorneys General will provide this year's keynote address. Seminar topics include:

Complete your registration form today! Don't miss out on the early registration discounted fees.

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2009 Essay Contest Topic Announced: "State regulation of alcohol is Important because..."

The Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) is proud to announce the launch of its second annual national essay contest. The contest is intended to foster debate, analysis and examination of the effect of state alcohol regulation. The theme of this year’s contest is: “State Regulation of Alcohol is important because…”

Essays can focus on any aspect of state alcohol regulation including legal analysis, law enforcement perspective, tax collection, public health and other relevant topics. The top three winning entries will receive prizes of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 respectively. The deadline for submission is November 18, 2009, and winners will be announced in early December.

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Read essays from last year's winners:

1st Place: Andy Herrold, Pennsylvania
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2nd Place: Dr. Stephen Bertman, Michigan
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3rd Place: Tony Pizur, Massachusetts

Enduring Regret: Chris Sandy's Story of Living Life After Causing Death

The CAP has partnered with the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety and the Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association (GBWA) to launch a dramatic documentary which tells the very real and emotional story of Chris Sandy, a convicted drunk driver who is now serving time behind bars. The documentary is intended to show young people the consequences of underage drinking and drunk driving.

To request a copy of the 30-minute DVD, e-mail info@centerforalcoholpolicy.org.

 

CAP Survey Reveals Important Information About Americans' Attitudes on Alcohol Regulation...

  • 70% support the right of individual states to set their own laws and regulations surrounding the sale of alcohol
  • 89% agree that state and local laws regarding alcohol regulations should be decided by lawmakers and citizens - not judges
  • 96% support laws and regulations that are proven to reduce the number of drunk driving fatalities and prevent underage drinking
  • More than 85% believe that beer, wine and liquor should NOT be sold online

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