Posted on 01/11/2007 10:38:37 AM PST by Battle Hymn of the Republic
WASHINGTON - Sen. Dianne Feinstein introduced legislation Thursday that could help keep the 49ers in San Francisco
Earlier this week, the team asked Santa Clara to conduct a six-month study on building a new stadium.
The move is strongly opposed by San Francisco officials and by Feinstein, a San Francisco mayor before she came to the Senate.
"This legislation is designed to slow the movement of NFL teams and prevent communities from suffering the financial and intangible costs of these moves," Feinstein said. "Our football teams are more than just businesses."
Feinstein, a member of the Judiciary Committee, is also working on legislation to give local communities control over their sports teams' names, so the 49ers couldn't remain the 49ers if they moved from San Francisco.
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Some people are proud of their city, even if others look down on it. Personally find Appalachians who are embarrassed by their native region disgusting.
Wow. Thanks for the information, george76.
It isn't as though the picture is all that accurate anyway (no rounded edges and white trim--and no Spanish).
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