Miller spent $325K lobbying government in 2Q (AP)

Thursday August 7, 12:24 pm ET By The Associated Press Miller spent $325,000 in second quarter lobbying on advertising, agriculture, other issues -- Miller Brewing Co. spent $325,000 in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on advertising, agriculture and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. The Milwaukee-based unit of London brewer SABMiller PLC lobbied on efforts to create a committee to prevent underage drinking, the farm bill, self-regulation of advertising codes and alcohol labeling, and other issues in the April-June period. The maker of Miller Lite and Miller High Life combined its U.S. operations with Molson Coors Brewing Co. on July 1. The joint-venture, called MillerCoors LLC, aims to save on costs and better compete against industry leader Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. Besides Congress,... [read full story]