US: Advocacy groups challenge NBA hard liquor advertising decision
By just-drinks.com editorial team | 10 February 2009
A group of public health organisations in the US have challenged the National Basketball Association over its recent decision to allow spirits advertising and alcohol promotions for affiliated basketball teams.
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A group of public health organisations in the US have challenged the National Basketball Association over its recent decision to allow spirits advertising and alcohol promotions for affiliated basketball teams.

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