Leach Bill Moves Forward Against Internet Gambling
A House Financial Services Committee panel approved Rep. Jim Leach’s bill banning use of banking instruments for online gambling. Abramoff ties cited, with support from major sports groups and one dissent from Rep. Barney Frank. The measure targets offshore, unregulated gambling tied to money laundering and potential terrorism.
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Corporate fears of NCAA online broadcasts clogging networks
Los Angeles Times reports that March Madness streaming on CBS Digital Media could bog down corporate networks. CIO Paul Roche notes bandwidth strain from multiple concurrent games, while experts warn online video doubles as a major distraction and may throttle office productivity.
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