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  • Rep. Barney Frank Seeks to Decriminalize Internet Gambling; 67 Percent Americans Disapprove

    07/22/2010 4:40:29 AM PDT · by IbJensen · 28 replies
    Citizen Link ^ | 7/22/2010 | Catherine Snow
    ‘Why (would) we would be taking steps to open casinos in every home, dorm room, library, iPod, Blackberry, iPad and computer in America?’ Nearly 67 percent of Americans are opposed to decriminalizing Internet gambling. Yet, Rep. Barney Frank, D – Mass., – chairman of the powerful House Financial Services committee – is persistent in his effort to repeal the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Rep. James McDermott, D-Wash., has a companion bill to tax the proceeds — conveniently creating yet another revenue stream for the growing government. Their bills gained little favor two months ago when considered by...