Congressman Paul called the UIGEA an outrageous affront to personal freedom. Although he does not support gambling per se, he did emphasize that the issue was one of civil liberties. He defended the American people’s right to decide for themselves whether or not to gamble online.
Ron Paul is a prominent Republican Congressman from Lake Jackson, Texas, and is now serving his tenth term. He is a long time libertarian and has been an avid and loud opponent of the Iraq war. Following a recent debate in Iowa and more mainstream coverage Paul's popularity seems to be rising. Gambling911.com recently slashed his odds of becoming president from 15 to 1 to 8 to 1. Many pundits have him pegged as the Internet's favorite candidate.
IGREA, also known as HR 2046, was introduced on April 26, 2007, by Congressman Barney Frank, who is a member of the Democrat Party. Frank has since continued his battle against the Internet Gambling Ban while bolstering support for his revised bill.
"The existing legislation is an inappropriate interference on the personal freedom of Americans and should be undone," said Frank when he introduced the bill.
IGREA would establish a federal regulatory and enforcement framework to license companies to accept bets and wagers online from individuals in the U.S. To the extent permitted by individual states, Indian tribes and sports leagues.
Support of IGREA seems to be growing. There are currently 34 co-sponsors with Neil Abercrombie (D-Hi.), Joe Baca (D-Calif.) and Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) the most recent to sign onboard. Aides to Frank's office have said they are receiving a massive amount of phone calls and e-mails from individuals voicing their support for the bill as well. Frank and Co. have their work cut out for them, however, as it currently takes 218 votes to ratify a bill.
One more Congressman has voiced his opinions against the UIGEA. Presidential hopeful Ron Paul will be offering his support to Congressman Barney Frank's revised gambling bill, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act or IGREA.
Congressman Paul called the UIGEA an outrageous affront to personal freedom. Although he does not support gambling per se, he did emphasize that the issue was one of civil liberties. He defended the American people’s right to decide for themselves whether or not to gamble online.
Ron Paul is a prominent Republican Congressman from Lake Jackson, Texas, and is now serving his tenth term. He is a long time libertarian and has been an avid and loud opponent of the Iraq war. Following a recent debate in Iowa and more mainstream coverage Paul's popularity seems to be rising. Gambling911.com recently slashed his odds of becoming president from 15 to 1 to 8 to 1. Many pundits have him pegged as the Internet's favorite candidate.
IGREA, also known as HR 2046, was introduced on April 26, 2007, by Congressman Barney Frank, who is a member of the Democrat Party. Frank has since continued his battle against the Internet Gambling Ban while bolstering support for his revised bill.
"The existing legislation is an inappropriate interference on the personal freedom of Americans and should be undone," said Frank when he introduced the bill.
IGREA would establish a federal regulatory and enforcement framework to license companies to accept bets and wagers online from individuals in the U.S. To the extent permitted by individual states, Indian tribes and sports leagues.
Support of IGREA seems to be growing. There are currently 34 co-sponsors with Neil Abercrombie (D-Hi.), Joe Baca (D-Calif.) and Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) the most recent to sign onboard. Aides to Frank's office have said they are receiving a massive amount of phone calls and e-mails from individuals voicing their support for the bill as well. Frank and Co. have their work cut out for them, however, as it currently takes 218 votes to ratify a bill.
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