NEL article argues against deregulation of utilities and NFL
The author criticizes deregulation as harmful to consumers in air travel, postal service, utilities, public transit, and professional sports. He cites the NFL’s moves and potential Saints sale as evidence that leagues operate as monopolies and public interest requires regulation. He warns deregulation risks mismanagement and market concentration.
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Ed Plaiste
Barry Goldwater
America
Postal Service
Post Office Department
At&t
Bell Systems
Ma Bell
Civil Aeronautics Board
Miami
Atlanta
London
NFL
al Davis
Oakland
Los Angeles
Raiders
L.A
Colts
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Eagles
Philadelphia
Phoenix
New Orleans
John Mecom
Saints
A.M. Pritzker
Chicago
Hyatt Hotel
Hyatt Corp
Superdome
NFL moves threaten franchise loyalties across states
Sports editor Ed Plaisted argues two thirds approval should govern moves but cites how LA Rams, Patriots and Giants Jets moved for better markets. He notes Packers model of community ownership and urges Congress to regulate or nationalize the league amid costly moves and lobbying pressures.
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L.A. Rams
Anaheim
Detroit Lions
Pontiac
Patriots
New England
Boston
Foxboro
New York Giants
New York Jets
New Jersey
Giant
Jet
Raider
Oakland
L.A
Raiders
NFL
Indianapolis
Colts
Phoenix
New York
Shea Stadium
Birmingham
Jacksonville
Orlando
Green Bay
Packers
Congress
United States
Joe Robbie
Dolphins
Dollans
Miami
Ed Plaisted
Hollywood, FL
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