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August 3, 2009

Cover Story
The Cocktail Renaissance
By Robert Messenger
Also in This Issue
  • Need a Student Loan? Uncle Sam Has a Deal for You! — Andrew Ferguson

The August 3, 2009 issue of The Weekly Standard featured Robert Messenger's piece on the cocktail renaissance, exploring the revival of classic cocktail culture in America. The issue also included Andrew Ferguson's examination of federal student loan programs and government involvement in higher education financing. This edition reflected the magazine's eclectic mix of cultural commentary and policy analysis during the Obama administration's first year.