Governor Holds Off on Signing 'Alcopops' Legislation

A last-minute push yesterday by public health advocates and groups fighting drunken driving persuaded Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley to reconsider signing legislation that would classify increasingly popular fruity malt liquor drinks as beer.
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Lisa Rein

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