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Barney Frank told reporters today that he will be pursuing the repeal of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement, but that he will not go full strength ahead unless there is a strong outcry from the public demanding such measures.
"I think a reconsideration among my colleagues is beginning but it's not far enough along yet," Frank said. "If the storm of public unhappiness is great enough then I will try to substantially revise that ban."
He also exclaimed to reporters that he will not try to gain an exception for online poker. Online poker lobbyists made their case to Frank, but Frank was not buying.
Frank did say that he will not repeal the entire bill, only the part that has to do with the issues in his committee.
"My committee only has jurisdiction over credit cards. I can't do more than repeal the ban on the use of credit cards. We don't have jurisdiction generally over the Internet or other aspects of this," Frank said.
Frank said he will introduce his bill in a couple of weeks to see how much support it gets. If there is a great deal of support he will continue moving forward to gain a repeal on the Internet gambling ban.
It should be interesting to see how strongly the Internet gambling community responds to Frank's statements. Will they start to form online petitions? Will they come together and get people all over the country mailing their state representatives to let them know how strongly they oppose this ban? Or will the entire community go quietly into the night?
For a listing of all US congressmen please visit this site, then click on a congressman in your state and you can find the phone number and mailing address for them. Let them know of your disdain for the UIGEA and let Barney Frank know how interested the public is in repealing this ban.
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April 12, 2007
Posted By Larry Rutherford
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com