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Congressman Joe Barton’s Internet Poker Bill Introduced Today
Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton has introduced his bill to legalize Internet poker in the US.
Congressman Joe Barton to Hold Press Conference: Reveal New Online Poker Bill
Joe Barton Internet Poker Bill Could be Ready in Next Few Days
A bill to legalize Internet poker in the United States could be ready by as early as this coming week.
Congressman Joe Barton of Texas, a Republican, plans to gear his bill towards states that currently permit gambling while others will be permitted to opt out. Barton’s push for legalizing Internet poker in the US has been met with support even from the most hardened industry opponents, including Rep. Spencer Bachus of Alabama. The bill would be steered through the House Financial Services Committee, which ironically comes under Mr. Bachus’ control.
Wayne Allyn Root: Weiner Gone Wild
Former Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee and regular Gambling911.com contributor Wayne Allyn Root spouts off on Anthony Weiner.
#1) WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION:
Anthony Weiner Resigning: 99.2 Percent of Gambling Public was Right
Spencer Bachus Supports Legalized Online Poker: Welcome to the Twilight Zone
Anthony Weiner Resignation Odds Shorten with X-Rated Photo
An x-rated photo has now surfaced on the Internet, presumably of Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner.
US Presidential 2012 Odds: Jenny Discusses the Candidates
Anthony Weiner Even Odds of Giving up his Congressional Seat Leave us Hanging
Defendants in Alabama Political Gambling Corruption Trial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The defendants in the Alabama gambling corruption trial starting Monday in Montgomery:
—Milton E. McGregor of Montgomery; owner of VictoryLand casino in Shorter; charged with one count of conspiracy, six counts of federal program bribery and 11 counts of honest services mail and wire fraud.
Ron Paul: “U.S. Gold Should be in Hands of People”
In an interview with CNBC, US Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul wants to stop the falling value of the U.S. dollar by digging into America’s gold reserves.
"They’re worrying about raising the debt limit," said the Texas congressman. "I’m worried about the value of the dollar" especially if the Federal Reserve continues to "print money" whenever it wants.
"They try to pump up the fear and scare us into doing things," he said of the government, adding that was how the bank bailouts came about. "Aren’t we defaulting if the dollar is worth 90 cents this year?"
Congressman Joe Barton to Participate in Poker Players Alliance Rally
More Headaches for PokerStars as Company Faces Australia Action
PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker room, could be fined in Australia.
Australia Crackdown on Internet Gambling: They are the Biggest Gamblers
Odds on the Next President of France: Dominique Strauss Kahn 10/1
Attorney Who Blew Jay Cohen Case Ben Brafman Defending IMF Alleged Rapist
Allegations That IMF Boss Tried to Rape French Journalist Tristane Banon
Donald Trump to Announce he is Running for US President at 50 Percent Chance
Casino Execs to Make Pitch for Legalized Online Poker
WASHINGTON (AP) — With millions of people already playing online poker for money, the casino industry is urging Congress to step in and regulate the wagering.
The Hill: No Longer Impossible That Ron Paul Will Get GOP Nomination
Long considered an outcast, Republican Ron Paul is said to be shaping the GOP along with his son Rand (Kentucky Senator).
