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Congressman Renews Effort to Limit Internet Gambling9 January 2003WASHINGTON, DC – As reported by the Associated Press: "Rep. James Leach, R-Iowa, renewed legislation Tuesday making it a crime to accept credit cards, checks and wire transfers for Internet gambling. "Federal law-enforcement officials told Congress last year that online gambling could be an avenue for money laundering for drug dealers and even terrorists. "…The House passed the legislation last year, but it failed to get to a vote in the Senate, where several Democratic lawmakers were said to be blocking final passage. "However, its chances of being enacted have improved this year since Republicans regained control of the Senate. The White House has also pushed for the bill…" |