CONGRESSIONAL RATING GUIDE
17 October 2008
New initiative from Poker Players Alliance
The Poker Players Alliance has furnished its 1.2
million members with a rating guide on the position of
members of the US Congress on the legalisation of poker.
In a letter to members this week, PPA chairman former
Senator Alphonse D'Amato said that in its extensive
efforts to promote poker on Capitol Hill the
organisation has collected much information about
members of Congress and their stance on poker.
"We have compiled this data for you in an easy to use
guide," the former Senator wrote. "PPA's official
Congressional Rating Guide gives grades from A+ to F- to
every member of the U.S. House and Senate based on their
position on poker.
"Members of Congress for whom a position could not be
determined are noted with a question mark. The ratings
Web site can be found at www.congressionalpoker.org.
"In most cases, grades are based on co-sponsorship of
bills, Congressional letters of support, public
statements and private meetings with the PPA and our
members due to the lack of full votes by either the
House or Senate. Grades are not permanent and this guide
will be updated periodically. Our goal is for all
Members of Congress to score a grade of A or better."
The PPA Congressional Rating Guide is searchable by
state and by zip code. As an additional benefit,
visitors to the website can automatically send an email
to congressional representatives directly from the guide
to let the politicians know how the sender feels about
their grade and voice support of the "great game of
poker."
D'Amato ends his letter: "Knowing how your elected
officials stand on the issues important to you is half
the battle - letting them know that you're a voter who
supports poker takes care of the rest."
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