Internet Gambling Revenue for Job Training and Foster Care Programs

Legislation’s introduction shows continued support for Internet gambling regulation


(Washington, D.C. – July 16, 2008) – Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) introduced legislation yesterday that directs a potential $40 billion over the next 10 years to be spent on job training for those in the declining sectors of the economy and educational assistance for foster care youth. The legislation, Investing in our Human Resources Act of 2008 (H.R. 6501), would be funded through new revenue generated by regulated Internet gambling activities.

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