Federal sports gambling ban faces Senate clash
RL cites gambling as a threat to youth and backs a bill to bar states cities counties or tribes from sponsoring or authorizing gambling plans tied to professional or amateur sports. Exempts existing Nevada Montana Delaware Oregon North Dakota plans but blocks expansions. parimutuel racing jai alai untouched. NBA NFL MLB NHL back the measure while Sen Grassley warns of federal intrusion into states rights.
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Trade status for China in focus as deadline arrives
Congress members Nancy Pelosi and George Mitchell criticized President Bush for extending MFN trade status with China. They cited Tiananmen suppression, a $15 billion trade benefit, a 1 megaton nuclear test, and ongoing human rights concerns. They planned to announce conditional trade legislation amid calls for reform and cease of weapons proliferation.
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