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Fantasy Sports Trade Association Hires First Lobbyist, Launches Political Action Committee10 / 19 / 11The Fantasy Sports Trade Association has hired Travis McCoy as its "first federal lobbyist and launched a political action committee to make campaign contributions to lawmakers," according to Fredreka Schouten of USA TODAY. McCoy is a former aide to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and is "... Tags: Law and Politics |
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WALL STREET JOURNAL EXAMINES INJURY LAWSUITS
In his contract, Knicks rookie Monty Williams, who has a history of an irregular heart beat, "has agreed that both he and his estate waive any right to sue the Knicks should he suffer a cardiological
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DISNEY DENIES EVER SUPPORTING CA'S PROP. 187
Two corporations "targeted in a boycott" over CA''s proposition 187 -- Disney Co. and Chevron Corp. -- "decried the action Monday, saying they never supported the sweeping ballot measure to deny non-e
ANAHEIM, AS A CITY, IS ON THE BRINK AS A SPORTS MECCA
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EXAMINING SPOUSAL ABUSE AMONG FOOTBALL PLAYERS
According to an investigation by the WASHINGTON POST, 141 men -- 56 current and former professional football and 85 college football athletes -- have been reported to police for violent behavior towar
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CINCINNATI WEIGHS EARNINGS TAX ON VISITING TEAM
Cincinnati officials are considering imposing a earnings tax on visiting sports teams at Riverfront. Hamilton County Commissioner John Dowlin said that his proposal that the city impose a 2.1% earning
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TAKING STOCK OF YESTERDAY'S ELECTION RESULTS
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THE TOP TEN REASONS TO FOLLOW THE ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY
Will the Democrats hold the House and Senate? Which big- name incumbents are going to get bounced? What shape will Bill Clinton be in for his re-election run? Sure, it''s not as exciting as baseball a
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GOVERNMENT WANTS PIECE OF WORLD CUP PROFITS
Members of a House Subcommittee want to place "a lien on profits from this year''s World Cup, pending the reimbursement of $14 million in federal funds that were spent on security for the event." Reps
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CHICAGO FANS MAY FIND NOTHING AMUSING ABOUT THIS TAX
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is looking at a possible increase in the city''s amusement tax to raise nearly $20M in new tax and fee revenues. The 1/3 rise from 6% to 8% of the amusement tax would apply
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