NPR Story: A Push to Legalize Online Gambling

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A Push to Legalize Online Gambling

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Day to Day, November 15, 2007 · Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is sponsoring a bill that would legalize Internet gambling, creating a government regulated online industry. Although supporters say it could generate up to $3 billion in tax revenues a year, the legislation faces tough opposition from a coalition of family and evangelical groups and professional sports leagues. Mike Pesca reports on Wednesday's hearing before the House Financial Services Committee.