As reported by the Las Vegas Review Journal, negotiations to merge the two bills are progressing faster now that House Republican leaders announced the internet gambling ban is a top priority of the “American Values Agenda.”
According to Rep. John Boehner, the House would vote on an internet gambling ban before the August recess if Leach and Goodlatte reach an agreement. Rep. Jim Leach, which favors a partial merger with Goodlatte\’s bill, said a formal agreement is pretty close, while a spokesperson for Rep. Bob Goodlatte confirmed that negotiations continue.
Nevada Rep. Jon Porter presented an alternative bill calling for an 18-month study of internet gambling by a federal commission.
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