SAN RAFAEL, CA - MAY 20: Six and twelve packs of beer are displayed on a shelf at liquor store May 20, 2009 in San Rafael, California. Federal lawmakers are considering an increase on tax paid for beer, wine, liquor and sugary sodas to help fund health insurance for an estimated 50 million uninsured Americans. Under the proposal, taxes on beer would be increased by 48 cents a six-pack. Getty Images logo Getty Images 33 months ago

SAN RAFAEL, CA - MAY 20: Six and twelve packs of beer are displayed on a shelf at liquor store May 20, 2009 in San Rafael, California. Federal lawmakers are considering an increase on tax paid for beer, wine, liquor and sugary sodas to help fund health insurance for an estimated 50 million uninsured Americans. Under the proposal, taxes on beer would be increased by 48 cents a six-pack.

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