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RAWA Failed So They Sneak It Into Appropriations Bill

Lindsey Graham sneaks internet gambling ban into spending bill
Lindsey Graham sneaks internet gambling ban into spending bill

Lindsey Graham sneaks internet gambling ban into spending bill[/caption] Politicians on Capitol Hill tried to pass the Restoration of America’s Wire Act (RAWA), that would federally ban internet-based gambling in all states, but they failed. So they instead pull an underhanded and sneaky moving by slipping it into the huge Appropriations Bill in the U.S. […]

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Bipartisan Bill Would Stop Proposed Changes in Federal Mortgage Bank Membership

Proposed changes in rules would restrict FHLB membership and would not be beneficial to consumers
Proposed changes in rules would restrict FHLB membership and would not be beneficial to consumers

Proposed changes in rules would restrict FHLB membership and would not be beneficial to consumers[/caption] A bipartisan bill gaining support in Congress, H.R. 3808 – To require the withdrawal and study of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s proposed rule on Federal Home Loan Bank membership, and for other purposes, is sponsored by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer […]