 Tom Howell Jr. can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com. "This is really weird. a user with the handle "Aoiumi2" posted on Twitter. Following experts advice, the organizing committee decided against selling and drinking alcohol drinks at the venues so as to prevent spread of infections, Ms. Hashimoto said. "I believe we have already missed the opportunity to cancel ... We have been cornered into a situation where we cannot even stop now.
canceling the drinks is a question of political interest to many in washington.
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canceling the drinks is a question of political interest to many in washington .
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