5 more Congressmen sign up for Frank's HR 2046

[jetset]

FIVE MORE SPONSORS FOR ANTI-UIGEA BILL

Support for Congressman Frank's bid to regulate online gambling in the USA grows

July has been a good month for Congressman Barney Frank, Chairman of the influential House Financial Services Committee and author of Bill HR 2046 the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act which proposes the regulation and taxation of Internet gambling in the United States instead of banning the pastime.

Five more Congressman have signed on to the Bill as sponsors, including Representatives Anthony D. Weiner (D-N.Y.) and Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) who attached their support to the bill July 10, and Representatives Steven R. Rothman (D-N.J.), Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.) and Albert Russell Wynn (D-Md.) who signed up late last week.

The addition of the latest representatives grows the current list of co-sponsors to 32, up from the bill's original 11 when Frank first introduced the Act to the House in April.

The new sign-ups join the following politicians who have previously signed up to support the Frank bill, which calls for online gambling in the United States to be taxed and regulated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

Alcee L. Hastings
Don Young
Gary L. Ackerman
Howard L. Berman
James McGovern
Julia Carson
Joseph Crowley
Bob Filner
Luis V. Gutierrez
Peter T. King
Jim McDermott
James McGovern
Charlie Melancon
Ed Perlmutter
Linda T Sanchez
Melvin L. Watt
Shelly Berkley
Michael Capuano
Wm. Lacy Clay
Steve Israel
Carolyn McCarthy
Ron Paul
Ross Carnahan
Ciro D. Rodriguez
Edolphus Towns
Robert Wexler
Vito Fossella

Frank's aides have repeatedly said that interested parties calling their political representatives with expressions of support for the Frank bill were having a positive effect in encouraging politicians to re-examine the implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and the alternatives which HR 2046 presents.

If passed, Frank's bill will neutralise the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, signed into law by U.S. president George Bush last October. The UIGEA prohibits financial transactions from banks and credit card companies to Internet casinos, poker rooms and sports betting sites, and has been described by Frank and other politicians as "preposterous," "one of the stupidest laws ever passed by Congress" and as an invasion of American personal freedom.

 

[cynthial]

FIVE MORE SPONSORS FOR ANTI-UIGEA BILL

Support for Congressman Frank's bid to regulate online gambling in the USA grows


Five more Congressman have signed on to the Bill as sponsors, including Representatives Anthony D. Weiner (D-N.Y.) and Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) who attached their support to the bill July 10, and Representatives Steven R. Rothman (D-N.J.), Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.) and Albert Russell Wynn (D-Md.) who signed up late last week.


Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL)
Don Young (R-ALASKA)
Gary L. Ackerman (D-NY)
Howard L. Berman (D-CA)
James McGovern (D-MA)
Julia Carson (D-IN)
Joseph Crowley (D-NY)
Bob Filner (D-CA)
Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL)
Peter T. King (R-NY)
Jim McDermott (D-WA)
James McGovern (D-MA)
Charlie Melancon (D-LA)
Ed Perlmutter (D-CO)
Linda T Sanchez (D-CA)
Melvin L. Watt (D-NC)
Shelly Berkley (D-NV)
Michael Capuano (D-MA)
Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO)
Steve Israel (D-NY)
Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY)
Ron Paul (R-TX)
Ross Carnahan (D-MO)
Ciro D. Rodriguez (D-TX)
Edolphus Towns (D-NY)
Robert Wexler (D-FL)
Vito Fossella (R-NY)

With only 4 Republicans on board I decided to take a closer look at them.

Fossella is a 42 yr old Moderate Republican in office since 97 who has a record of working with Democrats. He has spoken out against the Bush administrations handling of Homeland Security funds.

Young is in his 18th term serving Alaska and is the guy who earmarked over 400 million dollars of pork out of the 1 Billion he got for his state to build 2"bridges to nowhere".

Peter King has been in Congress since 93 and votes along Party lines 86.6% although he voted against the impeachment of Bill Clinton and for the Federal Assualt Weapons Ban.

Ron Paul is a 10 term Congressman from Texas who is running for President. Nicknamed Dr. No because he votes against any bill that he believes violates the constitution.

It appears this is going to be along party lines. Go figure.

 

[Mousey]

**looking over list very carefully** hmmm... I don't seem to see any Congressmen from Alabama, Georgia, or Tennessee on there... I can't imagine why....

 

[cynthial]

You stumped me Mouse! Why those three? Bible Belt? Hillbillies? What?

 

[LaurieJim]

**looking over list very carefully** hmmm... I don't seem to see any Congressmen from Alabama, Georgia, or Tennessee on there... I can't imagine why....

You stumped me Mouse! Why those three? Bible Belt? Hillbillies? What?

hey i have done everything i can on my part and will continue to do sobible belt, yes prob has alot to do with it i.m.o. but hillbillies cyn ? really my feelings are a wee bit hurt, rather be called a redneck!! there are several churches mainly southern baptist, church of christ and a few others that have alot of power in these areas, mine in included. "your damned and going to hell if you gamble" is some of the sayings ive heard from a few of my church members. note: this is one of the reasons i havent been to church in awhile and thats sad. the "southen baptist convention "has too much political pull in these states above. check it out if you dont believe me. laurie

 

[BingoT]

I still say Bill Gates would be good lol He would be all for it

This guy should run for President and return the world to
reality!
Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with
this! To anyone with kids of any age, here's some advice.
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11
things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how
feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids
with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for
failure in the real world.
Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2 : The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world
will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about
yourself.
Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000. a year right out of high
school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn
both.
Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a
boss.
Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your
Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it
opportunity.
Rule 6 : If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't
whine about your mistakes, learn from them!!!
Rule 7 : Before you were born, your parent(s) weren't as boring
as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning
your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you
were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your
parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8 : Your school may have done away with winners and losers,
but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades
and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right
answer. This does NOT bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in
real life!!!
Rule 9 : Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get
summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND
YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10 : Television is NOT real life. In real life people
actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11 : Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for
one; if you are one, congratulations on your hard work!

Oh No and here I was thinking this was a joke
Who ever gets in going to do what they what to do best for us.
And I can't say what.

 

[cynthial]

Hi Lauriejim,

I only wanted to know why Mouse was interested in those 3 states. I like hillbillies.

And I have seen that you are very active. I have also written my reps but to no avail. Canned reply is all I got back.

 

[GrandMaster]

This guy should run for President and return the world to
reality!
Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with
this! To anyone with kids of any age, here's some advice.
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11
things they did not and will not learn in school.

Of course, it is not due to Bill Gates, but to Charles J. Sykes, and you also forgot the last three rules, one of which is:

Rule No. 12: Smoking does not make you look cool. It makes you look moronic. Next time you're out cruising, watch an 11-year-old with a butt in his mouth. That's what you look like to anyone over 20. Ditto for "expressing yourself" with purple hair and/or pierced body parts.

 

[lojo]

Are we feeling abit stuffy today GM?

 

[LaurieJim]

i also have gotten no response back from mine, they all must be at an S.B.C meeting or in tunica gambling !! do read up on them "the s.b.c " if you get the chance. it will scare you ,the power that they hold on the political system in the south esp..laurie

 

[BingoT]

Are we feeling abit stuffy today GM?

LOL that's nothing new
He hates me

 

[LaurieJim]

mr. bush meeting with the S.B.C

here is bush meeting with the s.b.c.

 

[Mousey]

Hi Lauriejim,

I only wanted to know why Mouse was interested in those 3 states. I like hillbillies.

And I have seen that you are very active. I have also written my reps but to no avail. Canned reply is all I got back.

'Cause I'm from Alabama, Cyn. You know... where there are no casinos (because gambling is evil), but if I drive 20 miles across the Georgia state line you meet up with other people from Ala. -- all standing in line to buy lottery tickets. And I always bump into a lot of folks from Ala. when I drive the 350 miles to Tunica or Biloxi for a gambling trip. But it's ok that our roads aren't fit to drive on, and our children's schools are falling down around their heads, 'cause we're good, sanctimonious people that don't allow no gamblin' down here. :icon_evil

Sorry... those little rants just pop out every now and then.

After having sent snail mail and email to my congressman over these last several months -- I sent the most recent email to express my support for Barney Frank's (and the other online gambling) bills. I finally received a reply in the mail. Mostly form letter, thanking me for writing, and while he is not on the Financial services committee (yah, I knew that), he will keep my support for those bills in mind should they come to a vote. Yeah. Right.

Alabama representatives consistently vote against anything to do with gambling or alchohol. Keeps the bible thumpers happy, and if we want to gamble, citizens can always drive to a neighboring state and boost revenue there rather than at home.

 

[bonustreak]

The 2 Mo ones just got a donation from me and a letter of thanks!

 

[LaurieJim]

'Cause I'm from Alabama, Cyn. You know... where there are no casinos (because gambling is evil), but if I drive 20 miles across the Georgia state line you meet up with other people from Ala. -- all standing in line to buy lottery tickets. And I always bump into a lot of folks from Ala. when I drive the 350 miles to Tunica or Biloxi for a gambling trip. But it's ok that our roads aren't fit to drive on, and our children's schools are falling down around their heads, 'cause we're good, sanctimonious people that don't allow no gamblin' down here. :icon_evil

Sorry... those little rants just pop out every now and then.

After having sent snail mail and email to my congressman over these last several months -- I sent the most recent email to express my support for Barney Frank's (and the other online gambling) bills. I finally received a reply in the mail. Mostly form letter, thanking me for writing, and while he is not on the Financial services committee (yah, I knew that), he will keep my support for those bills in mind should they come to a vote. Yeah. Right.

Alabama representatives consistently vote against anything to do with gambling or alchohol. Keeps the bible thumpers happy, and if we want to gamble, citizens can always drive to a neighboring state and boost revenue there rather than at home.

i can remember when you couldnt buy beer after midnight and never on sundays now its after 12 noon on sunday you can buy it.whats that old saying "they roll up the sidewalks when the sun goes down". im glad we have tunica, atleast we have somewhere fairly close where we can go gamble. our mini mini vegas.

 

[Mousey]

The 2 Mo ones just got a donation from me and a letter of thanks!

WTG!

Laurie: The county where I live is still 'dry', believe it or not. Have to drive 20 miles for a brew.

BTW... does anyone know where to write to Barney Frank (regarding his online gaming bills) even if you aren't from his state? I mean, come on, the stuff that he deals with in the financial services committee affect all of us, whether we're his constituents or not.

I think I've written to him before, but I don't know what address I used. (Yes, you are right, Mousey is a moron, and couldn't find her own butt even if she had a flashlight. )

 

[lojo]

... couldn't find her own butt even if she had a flashlight. )

I said a Bud Light!

This should work...

(202) 225-5931; 225-0182
Newton: (617) 332-3920

Washington Address:

Congressman Barney Frank
2252 Rayburn H.O.B.
Washington, DC 20515-2104
(202) 225-5931

District Addresses:

29 Crafts Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 332-3920

558 Pleasant Street
Room 309
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 999-6462

The Jones Building
29 Broadway
Suite 310
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 822-4796

 

[Mousey]

Congressman Barney Frank
2252 Rayburn H.O.B.
Washington, DC 20515-2104
(202) 225-5931

that's it!!! Thanks Lojo!

 

[cynthial]

(Yes, you are right, Mousey is a moron, and couldn't find her own butt even if she had a flashlight. )

I think you are pronouncing it wrong. Bugs Bunny says it as "Maroon" .

 

[silcnlayc]

Replies

I have actually gotten replies from both my state reps even if it was a semi canned response but I was impressed over the fact that it addressed the gambling portion of my letter...interesting....maybe, just maybe. the helpers that are reading these things are bringing the letters content to the attention to the reps so they actually address a part of what was written in the letter?

Anyway, I keep writing and now I am up to my third response from the Senator

 

[LaurieJim]

The 2 Mo ones just got a donation from me and a letter of thanks!

its strange how they want your donations at fund raisers and such but let me ask them a simple question and i cant even get a response

 

[jetset]

I have actually gotten replies from both my state reps even if it was a semi canned response but I was impressed over the fact that it addressed the gambling portion of my letter...interesting....maybe, just maybe. the helpers that are reading these things are bringing the letters content to the attention to the reps so they actually address a part of what was written in the letter?

Anyway, I keep writing and now I am up to my third response from the Senator

Kudos, silcnlayc - the more US folks contact their Representatives, the more likely it is that they will begin to realise that Prohibition is not the way to go with this.

Politicians start to pay attention when the volume of mail on an issue reaches significant numbers and they realise they may be backing the wrong horse (no pun intended!!)

 

[LaurieJim]

maybe another rep to add to list?

just got off the phone to my rep. lincoln davis (D) well his assistant who has told me that mr. davis will back anything that has to do with regulating online gambling.he is oppossed to gambling in general and even voted against our state lottery. the assist. did tell me that mr. davis is aware of the issue at hand and will vote yes when the time comes. i asked for a letter confirming this and she told me they would be sending out something soon.i told her that mr. davis needs to look at the 20 dems. and 4 repubs. on board with mr. franks now and that he might need to check out the facts and figures and get on board himself. p.s thanks cyn & jetset for that list with all the names, states and parties, i made the assist. write them down a great 35 minute call to washington d.c

 

[cynthial]

Lauriejim, you go girl! You are an inspiration to those who feel their voices don't count. Folks get tired of taking it up the back side by their elected representatives and apathy sets in. You have reminded me that little ripples do cause a wake. It took years to get the assinine Cock fighting ban finally passed here in New Mexico even though an overwhelming majority of people wanted it passed into law long ago. I will write Rep Wilson again and may even write Gov Richardson who is a long shot candidate for President. Let's keep it up.

 

[jetset]

WTG, lauriejim!!:notworthy

 

[aussiekeith]

FIVE MORE SPONSORS FOR ANTI-UIGEA BILL

Support for Congressman Frank's bid to regulate online gambling in the USA grows

July has been a good month for Congressman Barney Frank, Chairman of the influential House Financial Services Committee and author of Bill HR 2046 the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act which proposes the regulation and taxation of Internet gambling in the United States instead of banning the pastime.

Five more Congressman have signed on to the Bill as sponsors, including Representatives Anthony D. Weiner (D-N.Y.) and Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) who attached their support to the bill July 10, and Representatives Steven R. Rothman (D-N.J.), Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.) and Albert Russell Wynn (D-Md.) who signed up late last week.

The addition of the latest representatives grows the current list of co-sponsors to 32, up from the bill's original 11 when Frank first introduced the Act to the House in April.

The new sign-ups join the following politicians who have previously signed up to support the Frank bill, which calls for online gambling in the United States to be taxed and regulated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

Alcee L. Hastings
Don Young
Gary L. Ackerman
Howard L. Berman
James McGovern
Julia Carson
Joseph Crowley
Bob Filner
Luis V. Gutierrez
Peter T. King
Jim McDermott
James McGovern
Charlie Melancon
Ed Perlmutter
Linda T Sanchez
Melvin L. Watt
Shelly Berkley
Michael Capuano
Wm. Lacy Clay
Steve Israel
Carolyn McCarthy
Ron Paul
Ross Carnahan
Ciro D. Rodriguez
Edolphus Towns
Robert Wexler
Vito Fossella

Frank's aides have repeatedly said that interested parties calling their political representatives with expressions of support for the Frank bill were having a positive effect in encouraging politicians to re-examine the implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and the alternatives which HR 2046 presents.

If passed, Frank's bill will neutralise the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, signed into law by U.S. president George Bush last October. The UIGEA prohibits financial transactions from banks and credit card companies to Internet casinos, poker rooms and sports betting sites, and has been described by Frank and other politicians as "preposterous," "one of the stupidest laws ever passed by Congress" and as an invasion of American personal freedom.

This whole stupid Bill that was past in the USA Last year has not only affected the USA but also other places in the world.
It seems people are still allowed to play games of all types in pogo.com where all the games including Slots have Jackpots that built up as high as $5,000 and for a yearly subscription, people can win money and receive payments in the USA. Bingo and Poker seems to be allowed to be played in the USA but no Slot Games at online casinos. Almost all the Online paid and Free ( sponsored ) Lotto Games have closed down because of this Bill also.
The Debit card at Neteller is unavailable anymore ( they say they have a new one coming ) and also Click2Pay have cancelled their worldwide ATM Card but have a new online card and atm mastercard that is operated from Germany.
needless to say because of laws in Germany money can not be sent to or from any online casino, poker or sportsbook site. Basically I hope this Bill is soon repealed as it is making things very difficult here also in Australia and I would say many other countries as well.

 

[jetset]

Update

THREE MORE SPONSORS FOR ONLINE GAMBLING REGULATION PROPOSAL

Barney Frank's Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act gathers momentum

Three more US Representatives have become co-sponsors of the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act in which Congressman Barney Frank has proposed the regulation and taxation of online gambling in the United States as an alternative to current prohibitionary trends.

The latest politicians to support Frank's legislation are Representatives Joe Baca (CA-43), Neil Abercrombie (HI-1) and Lynn C. Woolsey (CA-6).

The addition of the latest representatives grows the current list of co-sponsors to 35, up from the bill's original 11 when Frank first introduced the Act to the House in April.

The new sign-ups join the following politicians who have previously signed up to support the Frank bill, which calls for online gambling in the United States to be taxed and regulated by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

Albert R. Wynn
Alcee L. Hastings
Anthony D. Weiner
Bennie G. Thompson
Don Young
Gary L. Ackerman
Howard L. Berman
James McGovern
Julia Carson
Joseph Crowley
Bob Filner
Luis V. Gutierrez
Peter T. King
Jim McDermott
James McGovern
Charlie Melancon
Ed Perlmutter
Linda T Sanchez
Melvin L. Watt
Shelly Berkley
Michael Capuano
Michael M. Honda
Wm. Lacy Clay
Steve Israel
Stephen R. Rothman
Carolyn McCarthy
Ron Paul
Ross Carnahan
Ciro D. Rodriguez
Edolphus Towns
Robert Wexler
Vito Fossella

Frank's aides have repeatedly said that interested parties calling their political representatives with expressions of support for the Frank bill were having a positive effect in encouraging politicians to re-examine the implications of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and the alternatives which HR 2046 presents.

If passed, Frank's bill will neutralise the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, signed into law by U.S. president George Bush last October. The UIGEA prohibits financial transactions from banks and credit card companies to Internet casinos, poker rooms and sports betting sites, and has been described by Frank and other politicians as "preposterous," "one of the stupidest laws ever passed by Congress" and as an invasion of American personal freedom.

 

[cynthial]

Thanks Jet. You know I am really starting to feel that maybe, just maybe, we have a modest chance of this ship turning around.

 

[jetset]

Here's a little more information on the latest sponsors:

The three new cosponsors are all Democrats who had initially voted against Bill Frist's Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

Barney Frank's bill is their opportunity to help get rid of UIGEA which they didn't support when it was rammed through Congress last year.

Joe Baca (D-Calif.) serves on the House Financial Services Committee, of which Frank is chairman, and also on the House Agriculture and House Natural Resources committees.

Gambling is illegal in Neil Abercrombie's (D-Hawaii) home state. He too serves on the House Natural Resources Committee as well as the Armed Services Committee.

California has another representative joining the list in Rep. Lynn Woolsey. She serves on the Education and Labor, Science and Technology, and Foreign Affairs committees.

 

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[jetset]

More support for Barney

ARIZONA CONGRESSMAN JOINS U.S. ATTEMPT TO REGULATE ONLINE GAMBLING

And no....it's not the infamous Senator Kyl!

Congressman Barney Frank welcomed a new sponsor for his Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act proposal HR 2046 this week, which seeks to license and regulate online gambling in the USA rather than prohibit the pastime.

Arizona Representative Raul M. Grijalva joined 37 other US politicians who have signed on as co-sponsors for the Bill - still a long way from a significant number but progress nevertheless.

The latest Congressman to join the Barney Frank crusade against the unpopular Unlawful Internet Gambling and Enforcement Act, which bans financial transactions with online gambling companies, serves on the Committee on Natural Resources and is Chairman of the National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee, the Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Education and Labour.

In addition, Representative Grijalva serves on the Jobs and the Economy Task Force, and the Homeland Security Task Force. He is also active on Congressional caucuses regarding Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and the Port Security Caucuses, and is the about to take over as co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

 

[nielsenj]

It is nice to see that the amount of congressmen/women supporting the Barney Frank proposal is rising, but there is still a long way until any form of regulation of online gambling can take place. There is still a long way to a majority in the House of Representatives with 435 delegates and then there is the Senate which also has to pass the legislation and the Presedent who can veto.

 

[jetset]

Current updated list of HR2046 (IGREA) sponsors

The following are the 38 cosponsors and their contact numbers:


Neil Abercrombie Democrat Hawaii (808) 541-2570

Gary Ackerman Democrat New York (718) 423-2154

Joe Baca Democrat California (909) 885-2222

Shelly Berkley Democrat Nevada (702) 220-9823

Howard Berman Democrat California (818) 994-7200

Michael Capuano Democrat Massachusetts (617) 621-6208

Russ Carnahan Democrat Missouri (314) 962-1523

Julia Carson Democrat Indiana (317) 283-6516

Joseph Crowley Democrat New York (718) 779-1400

William Lacy Clay Democrat Missouri (314) 890-0349

William Delahunt Democrat Massachusetts (617) 770-3700

Bob Filner Democrat California (619) 422-5963

Vito Fossella Republican New York (718) 356-8400

Raul Grijalva Democrat Arizona (520) 622-6788

Luis Gutierrez Democrat Illinois (773) 384-1655

Alcee Hastings Democrat Florida (954) 733-2800

Michael Honda Democrat California (408) 558-8085

Steve Israel Democrat New York (631) 951-2210

Peter King Republican New York (516) 541-4225

Carolyn McCarthy Democrat California (516) 739-3008

Jim McDermott Democrat Washington (206) 553-7170

James McGovern Democrat Massachusetts (508) 831-7356

Charlie Melancon Democrat Louisiana (225) 621-8490

Ron Paul Republican Texas (361) 576-1231

Ed Perlmutter Democrat Colorado (303) 274-7944

Ciro Rodriguez Democrat Texas (210) 922-1874

Steven Rothman Democrat New Jersey (201) 646-0808

Linda Sanchez Democrat California (562) 860-5050

Adam Schiff Democrat California (626) 304-2727

Bobby Scott Democrat Virginia (757) 380-1000

Bennie Thompson Democrat Mississippi (202) 225-5876

Edolphus Towns Democrat New York (718) 855-8018

Melvin Watt Democrat North Carolina (202) 225-1510

Anthony Weiner Democrat New York (718) 520-9001

Robert Wexler Democrat Florida (561) 988-6302

Lynn Woolsey Democrat California (707) 542-7182

Albert Russell Wynn Democrat Maryland (301) 773-4094

Don Young Republican Alabama (907) 271-5978

 

[Mousey]

Don Young Republican Alabama (907) 271-5978

I'm going to cry.... I'm going to shout... I'm going to .... I dunno... maybe give his office a call...

Edit: I knew I didn't recognize the name or area code #. LOL .... Don Young is the Representative from ALASKA. Abbreviation AK.

 

[LaurieJim]

another letter?

Reply from Congressman Lincoln Davis‏
From: Congressman Lincoln Davis ([email protected])
Sent: Tue 10/16/07 1:05 PM
To: @hotmail.com
September 4, 2007 Dear Laurie: Thank you for contacting me with your support for H.R. 2046, the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007. I appreciate hearing your views on this issue. As you may know, H.R. 2046 was introduced by Rep. Barney Frank on April 26, 2007. Congressman Frank's bill has been referred to the Committees on Financial Services and Energy and Commerce and is currently under review. As you know, this bill amends federal law governing monetary transactions to establish an Internet Gambling Licensing Program administered and enforced by the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. For my part, I am still reviewing this piece of legislation and have not taken a formal position on it to date. I will continue to discuss the issue with Congressman Frank and will certainly keep your views in mind should this bill receive a vote in the House of Representatives. Again, thank you for contacting me. My door is always open. Sincerely, Lincoln Davis Member of Congress

 

[Mousey]

I've just read somewhere on the web that Steve Cohen of Tenn. is now the 39th to sign on in support. Unfortunately, I've lost the link and can't find it again

Perhaps Jetset can confirm for us later.

 

[lojo]

I think he came on in July?

Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.) - 7/18/2007
Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) - 7/10/2007
Michael Capuano (D-Mass.) - 7/17/2007
Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) - 7/17/2007
Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) - 7/10/2007
John Larson (D-Conn.) - 7/18/2007
James Moran (D-Va.) - 7/17/2007
Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) - 7/23/2007
Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) - 7/18/2007
Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) - 7/25/2007
Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) - 7/17/2007

Keep 'em coming Mousey your links and news always inform, and I am entertained by news... am I weird or something?? (shh)

 

[Mousey]

I think he came on in July?

Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.) - 7/18/2007
Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) - 7/10/2007
Michael Capuano (D-Mass.) - 7/17/2007
Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) - 7/17/2007
Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) - 7/10/2007
John Larson (D-Conn.) - 7/18/2007
James Moran (D-Va.) - 7/17/2007
Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) - 7/23/2007
Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) - 7/18/2007
Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) - 7/25/2007
Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) - 7/17/2007

Keep 'em coming Mousey your links and news always inform, and I am entertained by news... am I weird or something?? (shh)

Hmmm... that is weird... maybe I misread the date on the article... or... No wonder I couldn't find it again -- it was all a dream! But I don't think he's on Jetset's list is he?

Now I've confused myself.

 

[lojo]

I'm not sure... he updates it often.

I've noticed on some online news there's today's date and then right before the story starts in it will say 'reported sept 9 2003' or the like

 

[Mousey]

At least I know I'm not totally delusional. LOL However, I do not know how reliable this site is ...

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Co-Sponsor in Rep. Cohen

Rep. Steve Cohen [TN-9], representing Memphis/Shelby County of Tennessee, has signed on today to co-sponsor Congressman Barney Frank's Bill H.R. 2046 to become the 39th co-sponsor. Bill HR 2046 is also known as the Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act or the IGREA.

Congressman Cohen has served in public office at various levels since 1977, he has received a B.A. from Vanderbilt University and Juris Doctorate at the University of Memphis

The good congressman currently serves on the House Judiciary subcommittees: 'Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property', 'Constitution, Civil Rights, ....

October 18, 2007
Posted By Susan Torres

 

[lojo]

Thanks Mousey.

I might not have checked enough sources (amateur) but found him several places as existing co-sponsor. no idea of validity.

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Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN], not in the 109th Congress,cosponoring SPGA, not cosponsoring IGREA

and several more.... I think you are correct in that he was cosponsoring wexler's poker bill and I did some bad sleuthing of unreliable sources, and I'll bet as of your announcement... He is backing IGREA


My bad

 

[jinnia]

Interact with the White House, submit a question right here:

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[sdaddy]

new cosponsor?

jetset,

You might want to follow this up, but one of the PPA members who met with Congress this week posted on 2+2 Forums that Rep. Jim Moran of Virginia has agreed to cosponsor HR 2046 (although he's not on the official list as yet).

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[jetset]

Thanks! Nothing so far, but I'll keep an eye open for it.

 

[sdaddy]

Check it now, jetset. Rep. Moran was added as an official cosponsor yesterday.

 

[jetset]

Update

MORAN SUPPORT FOR IGREA CONFIRMED

Barney Frank's proposal now has 40 co-sponsors

Claims that Virginia Congressman Jim Moran has signed up as a co-sponsor for Barney Frank's HR 2046 Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act (see previous InfoPowa reports) have now been confirmed.

The Democrat from Virginia joined the IGREA roll of political support last Thursday.

Now in his ninth term in the House, Moran's voting record shows that previously he has opposed online gambling, voting in 2003 to pass a ban on Internet gambling using a credit card. Late last year he was one of the many 'yes' votes that pushed the unpopular Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act through Congress in an infamous midnight session on the brink of a recess, attached to an unrelated security bill.

In more recent times, Representative Moran seems to have taken a more balanced position, becoming a co-sponsor for Representative Robert Wexler's Skill Game Protection Act in July this year.

Representative Moran is a member of the Appropriations Committee where he serves on the Defense Subcommittee and the Interior Subcommittee. He brings the total cosponsors for IGREA up to 40.

Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii)
Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.)
Joe Baca (D-Calif.)
Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.)
Howard Berman (D-Calif.)
Michael Capuano (D-Mass.)
Russ Carnahan (D-Mo.)
Julia Carson (D-Ind.)
William lacy Clay (D-Mo.)
Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)
Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.)
William Delahunt (D-Mass.)
Bob Filner (D-Calif.)
Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.)
Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.)
Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.)
Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.)
Michael Honda (D-Calif.)
Steve Israel (D-N.Y.)
Peter King (R-N.Y.)
Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)
Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)
James McGovern (D-Mass.)
Charlie Melancon (D-La.)
James Moran (D-Va.)
Ron Paul (R-Texas)
Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.)
Ciro Rodriguez (D-Texas)
Steven Rothman (D-N.J.)
Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.)
Adam Schiff (D-Calif.)
Robert Scott (D-Va.)
Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.)
Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.)
Melvin Watt (D-N.C.)
Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.)
Robert Wexler (D-Fla.)
Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.)
Albert Wynn (D-Md.)
Don Young (R-Alaska)

 

[LaurieJim]

Thanks Mousey.

I might not have checked enough sources (amateur) but found him several places as existing co-sponsor. no idea of validity.

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and several more.... I think you are correct in that he was cosponsoring wexler's poker bill and I did some bad sleuthing of unreliable sources, and I'll bet as of your announcement... He is backing IGREA


My bad

did anyone find out if he is or isnt, jetset is showing him listed

 

[Mousey]

Yes! Cohen signed up. Please send him a big kiss!

 

[jetset]

Just to clarify - the list at Post # 46 above is my latest, showing all 40 co-sponsors to date.

 

[Westland Bowl]

Does anyone think that Rep. Barney Frank's homosexual reputation hurts Congressional support for the IGREA? I mean some conservative Congressmen who would otherwise support IGREA may not want their constituents hollering at them for joining a cause initiated by Barney Frank. Just wondering.