The executive director of the Tea Council, Bill Gorman, said the Trenance "shone through" with their high standard of service.

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Bill Gorman, executive director of the Tea Council, said the research was added evidence of the benefits of drinking tea.

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Paradoxically, in 1894, an income tax bill was passed as an amendment to the Wilson-Gorman tariff bill.

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Red-Handed follows a series of BBC America-backed shows last year which showcased UK comedy talent on the New York stage, including Dave Gorman, Bill Bailey and the League of Gentlemen.

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