Curious what prompted you to post that, is something going on that I missed?
Thanks for any updates.
Thanks for any updates.
Jack, RE: Announcement
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time to write your senators because it's being voted on this week.
even though i don't think it will get past senate if they do pass it thru the house.
Thursday, May 25th, H.R. 4411, the Leach bill (the "Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006") and H.R. 4777, the Goodlatte bill (the"Internet Gambling Prohibition Act") are going before the full House Judiciary Committee for "mark up." Maybe they will discuss it, maybe they won't. Members may or may not try to add amendments and carve outs. They will then vote up or down. If it passes, it will be free to go to the House floor at the discretion of the House leadership.
The Leach bill (H.R. 4411, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006) outlaws financial transactions for internet gambling. It exempts certain government favorites but clearly makes financial transactions with offshore sportsbooks and casinos illegal. The Goodlatte bill outlaws all internet gambling as we know it. It mandates the Federal government spends $10 million a year enforcing it. The Goodlatte bill also protects government monopolies.
The time is now to stand up and let your voice be heard. Please call and write your Representative in the House and your two Senators. Tell them you are opposed to the Leach bill, H.R. 4411, and the Goodlatte bill, H.R. 4777, The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act.
even though i don't think it will get past senate if they do pass it thru the house.
Thursday, May 25th, H.R. 4411, the Leach bill (the "Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006") and H.R. 4777, the Goodlatte bill (the"Internet Gambling Prohibition Act") are going before the full House Judiciary Committee for "mark up." Maybe they will discuss it, maybe they won't. Members may or may not try to add amendments and carve outs. They will then vote up or down. If it passes, it will be free to go to the House floor at the discretion of the House leadership.
The Leach bill (H.R. 4411, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006) outlaws financial transactions for internet gambling. It exempts certain government favorites but clearly makes financial transactions with offshore sportsbooks and casinos illegal. The Goodlatte bill outlaws all internet gambling as we know it. It mandates the Federal government spends $10 million a year enforcing it. The Goodlatte bill also protects government monopolies.
The time is now to stand up and let your voice be heard. Please call and write your Representative in the House and your two Senators. Tell them you are opposed to the Leach bill, H.R. 4411, and the Goodlatte bill, H.R. 4777, The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act.
