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Although it doesn`t directly affect me I`ve been following the twists and turns of the US governments attempts to ban online gambling. I`ve posted as much information as I can find in the various forums I belong to and I shall continue to do so here. I`ve actively supported the rights of US citizens to play poker online and have even sent an e-mail to the Whitehouse, with my thoughts on the matter. I`m pleased to see a glimmer of hope for US players as a result of yesterdays elections and I hope that many of those who voted were poker players expressing their dissatisfaction. Below is a report on how the various opponents of online gambling got on in their campaigns for re-election.
The world was not too surprised as Democrats took control of the US House of Representatives Tuesday night for the first time in more than 10 years and achieved a potential Senate majority. But there was one outcome online poker players were celebrating- Representative Jim Leach (64 years old) was removed from Congress power by Iowa voters Tuesday.
Leach was the American politician who came up with the idea of outlawing the financial channels used to fund online gambling, which ultimately lead to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) that was signed into law October 13.
During his re-election campaign, Leach called the Internet gambling legislation he originated one of his proudest accomplishments. Leach introduced HR 4411 promoting "protecting American families" and addressing a "national security concern."
Republican Leach has served 30 years in Congress since he was first elected as 1st District representative in 1976. The veteran Republican politician conceded victory to Democratic Party challenger Dave Loebsack in a close-run contest for the 2nd District congressional seat.
Leach is one of the four legislators responsible for shaking up the gambling industry, and was considered the most vulnerable for re-election. Senator Bill Frist, Congressman Bob Goodlatte, and Senator Jon Kyl are the other three contributors.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, who after a number of unsuccessful attempts was able to sneak the UIGEA into the Safe Ports bill only hours before the Senate recess began, chose not to run this year. Most people believe he is using this time to prepare for his 2008 presidential bid, and to shore up the diminished influence of the conservative right vote he cultivated.
Republican Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte ran without a Democratic opponent, so easily won his re-election. Goodlatte sponsored HR 4777, the earlier Internet Gaming Prohibition Act and joined forces with Leach to spearhead the passage of HR 4411.
Arizona Senator Jon Kyl lead his opponent at all times during the election, so easily won his seat. Kyl has been a longtime opponent of online gambling, saying, "For more than a decade, I have fought for legislation to enforce Internet gambling prohibitions."
Hopefully all eligible-to-vote online poker players made it to the polls this past Tuesday to weigh in with their opinions.
The world was not too surprised as Democrats took control of the US House of Representatives Tuesday night for the first time in more than 10 years and achieved a potential Senate majority. But there was one outcome online poker players were celebrating- Representative Jim Leach (64 years old) was removed from Congress power by Iowa voters Tuesday.
Leach was the American politician who came up with the idea of outlawing the financial channels used to fund online gambling, which ultimately lead to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) that was signed into law October 13.
During his re-election campaign, Leach called the Internet gambling legislation he originated one of his proudest accomplishments. Leach introduced HR 4411 promoting "protecting American families" and addressing a "national security concern."
Republican Leach has served 30 years in Congress since he was first elected as 1st District representative in 1976. The veteran Republican politician conceded victory to Democratic Party challenger Dave Loebsack in a close-run contest for the 2nd District congressional seat.
Leach is one of the four legislators responsible for shaking up the gambling industry, and was considered the most vulnerable for re-election. Senator Bill Frist, Congressman Bob Goodlatte, and Senator Jon Kyl are the other three contributors.
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, who after a number of unsuccessful attempts was able to sneak the UIGEA into the Safe Ports bill only hours before the Senate recess began, chose not to run this year. Most people believe he is using this time to prepare for his 2008 presidential bid, and to shore up the diminished influence of the conservative right vote he cultivated.
Republican Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte ran without a Democratic opponent, so easily won his re-election. Goodlatte sponsored HR 4777, the earlier Internet Gaming Prohibition Act and joined forces with Leach to spearhead the passage of HR 4411.
Arizona Senator Jon Kyl lead his opponent at all times during the election, so easily won his seat. Kyl has been a longtime opponent of online gambling, saying, "For more than a decade, I have fought for legislation to enforce Internet gambling prohibitions."
Hopefully all eligible-to-vote online poker players made it to the polls this past Tuesday to weigh in with their opinions.
posted by DangerMouse at 9:47 PM
1 Comments:
The good news is that in the state of Virginia , Webb , a democrat unseated a rebublican and that give both the house and the senate to the democrats......now we here can only hope that some changes are soon made...
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