Alcohol wholesalers spent $260K lobbying in 2Q

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America spent $260,000 in the second quarter lobbying the federal government on food safety and labor issues, according to a recent disclosure report.

The national trade organization, whose members distribute wine and spirits sold in the U.S., lobbied on transportation, labor and workplace issues, food safety and labeling.

Besides Congress, the organization lobbied the Federal Trade Commission, Food and Drug Administration, departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services, and other agencies, according to the report filed July 9 with the House clerk's office.