Just spoke to a Frist aide

[FearNoEvil]

FWIW, I just called Frist's office, fumbled my through telling him that I am against what Frist is doing pushing the gambling ban. He said, "Well it looks like that isn't going to happen anymore, but I'll tell him you called."

[JuntMonkey]

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FWIW, I just called Frist's office, fumbled my through telling him that I am against what Frist is doing pushing the gambling ban. He said, "Well it looks like that isn't going to happen anymore, but I'll tell him you called."

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Well that's rather huge.

I will now be soundly chastised by Mr. K for getting excited.

[dibbs]

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I will now be soundly chastised by Mr. K for getting excited.

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Yea, and maybe someone else will call you a spammer [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[JuntMonkey]

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I will now be soundly chastised by Mr. K for getting excited.

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Yea, and maybe someone else will call you a spammer [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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Hahaha lol, awesome reference.

[FearNoEvil]

He seemed pretty young, and I was kind of vague, just saying I was against Frist pushing for the ban. I didn't specify the DoD bill particularly. But I assume the aide's response was to the DoD bill situation. Even if it is true, according to the knowledgable posters on this issue, Frist or others will try again with other bills. So, no matter what, we have to keep on our toes and keep making our voices heard.

[Sephus]

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FWIW, I just called Frist's office, fumbled my through telling him that I am against what Frist is doing pushing the gambling ban. He said, "Well it looks like that isn't going to happen anymore, but I'll tell him you called."

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i really hope you're not [censored] with us.

[Mr.K]

Well if that aide was Eric Ueland (Frist's Chief of Staff)or Dave Schiappa (his "consiglieri" on the floor), then I'd take it to the bank. If it wasn't either of those guys, then you're likely operating on decent, but certainly not conclusive info. Thanks for posting, though -- this is newsworthy and a positive sign.

[AndyH69]

Internet Gambling Legislation Dead For Now
written September 25, 2006

The National Right for Online Gaming (NROG) confirmed early today that Senator Bill Frist’s attempt to push through an online gambling ban before Congress breaks for elections has failed and no more action will be taken in the coming days. Speaking on condition of anonymity, a source close to the Senator told NROG that “the efforts, including an attempt to attach to the DoD bill, have failed and he (Frist) will not be moving forward with gambling legislation before elections.” Congress will return for a “lame duck” session in mid-November where this issue may take center stage again. “The Senator has made Internet Gambling a priority before he exits the Senate and I will confirm that he is actively searching for a way to succeed.”

http://www.eog.com/news/industry.aspx?id=8460

[Zele]

Unfortunately, this is not news, as EOG's source (NROG) said this in this forum earlier today. Somewhat encouraging, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

[SamG]

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Unfortunately, this is not news, as EOG's source (NROG) said this in this forum earlier today. Somewhat encouraging, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

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Actually, I'm not sure I find it encouraging.

“The Senator has made Internet Gambling a priority before he exits the Senate and I will confirm that he is actively searching for a way to succeed.”

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I don't understand why Frist is pushing so hard on this issue. I know there has been some speculation about a presidential run and how this could be touted as a moral victory, but wouldn't Frist want to use his final days in congress pushing for more meaningful legislation? Why internet gambling? Has gambling become a pet issue for him? Does he owe someone a favor?