Dr. Frist Sneaks Gambling Provision Into Military Bill...

Washington Post NANCY ZUCKERBROD September 14, 2006 at 02:35 PM
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Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is trying use a bill authorizing U.S. military operations, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, to prohibit people from using credit cards to settle Internet gambling debts.

Frist, R-Tenn., and his aides have been meeting with other lawmakers and officials in both the House and Senate to get the measure attached to a compromise Defense Department authorization bill, according to a Senate GOP leadership aide.

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