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HEALTH: College presidents look to lower legal drinking age
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August 19, 2008
College presidents look to lower legal drinking age


(NECN) - About 100 college presidents from across the country are working to lower the legal drinking age from 21-18.

They argue that the current law actually encourages dangerous binge drinking on their campuses.

However, critics say lowering the drinking age would lead to more fatal car crashes.

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