I wouldn't celebrate yet. This was posted about 90 minutes ago.
http://www.thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/092606/gambling.html
If this is true, we're in trouble. My only hope is that this story was written late last week and somehow was filed even though conditions had changed...but I have a bad feeling.
Here are the first 2 sentences of the story.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 width=490 border=0 valign="top"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2>"Internet gambling bill revived in DoD measure
By Patrick O’Connor and Roxana Tiron
</TD></TR><TR><TD>Controversial language to curb illegal gambling on the Internet snuck back into the defense authorization bill over the weekend.
While the language in the bill was not finalized as of press time last night, the insertion of the Internet gaming language could be a big win for Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.)."
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
I found the story linked here: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7426343&an=0&page=0&gonew=1#UNREAD
Apparantly, "The Hill" is a credible publication. The 2 posters over there who will be able to get the lowdown on this are Berge20 and Mr.K. I kind of wish that the NROG people would stop declaring victory (or "confirming" it) until we actually win one. Until the lame duck session ends we are at the mercy of our legislators.
http://www.thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/092606/gambling.html
If this is true, we're in trouble. My only hope is that this story was written late last week and somehow was filed even though conditions had changed...but I have a bad feeling.
Here are the first 2 sentences of the story.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 width=490 border=0 valign="top"><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2>"Internet gambling bill revived in DoD measure
By Patrick O’Connor and Roxana Tiron
</TD></TR><TR><TD>Controversial language to curb illegal gambling on the Internet snuck back into the defense authorization bill over the weekend.
While the language in the bill was not finalized as of press time last night, the insertion of the Internet gaming language could be a big win for Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.)."
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
I found the story linked here: http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7426343&an=0&page=0&gonew=1#UNREAD
Apparantly, "The Hill" is a credible publication. The 2 posters over there who will be able to get the lowdown on this are Berge20 and Mr.K. I kind of wish that the NROG people would stop declaring victory (or "confirming" it) until we actually win one. Until the lame duck session ends we are at the mercy of our legislators.
Roll Call confirmed the story printed in The Hill. You have to subscribe to read the whole Roll Call article, but they offer a 2 week trial for free if anyone is interested. I'm probably not going to use my chance at a trial sub until (and if...) we survive to the lame duck session. Here's a link to the synopsis:
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/52_32/news/15154-1.html
Please, NROG guy, don't confirm anything else. This is twice by my count.
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/52_32/news/15154-1.html
Please, NROG guy, don't confirm anything else. This is twice by my count.
Good afternoon guys. I have to admit it becomes harder and harder to come on here and post updates when we get hammered at the first internet article that is posted contradicting our statements. How easy it is to lose faith huh? I want to be clear...NROG is not a news organization...we do not have reporters trying to write stories. NROG is an active group lobbying on Capital Hill in DC. Our information comes from sources far deeper than any reporter could find (other than those at the AP probably...they know everything! Funny how they haven't written another story since their report of Frist failing...hmmm).
The Hill article is nice...it creates panic which I'm for 100%...we should NEVER stop calling and being active. NROG has stood firm with that message. Also...its important that I point out...NROG has never been wrong with the stories we've released.. I know some of you may believe otherwise but our first release last Monday stated that Frist failed at his first attachment attempt. The fact is...He Did...Yet NROG URGED YOU TO KEEP CALLING/EMAILING. We came back last Friday with a new release that said he may have been trying again. He did not. AND NROG URGED YOU TO KEEP CALLING/EMAILING.
Its unfortunate. Part of the reason we started NROG was to let you guys all know what was going on in real-time. We didn't like that other lobbying groups were hanging you out to dry with no updates. Sadly you misread or misinterpret information we provide and are the first to judge us based on incorrect stories on the internet. Fact is we have never claimed victory and our sources have all been 100% accurate. Just because a newspaper has an outdated story doesn't instantly make US wrong and them right. Guys...we're here to inform you. We don't think you should have to google this topic and hope the information you're reading is accurate. We are reporting direct from our efforts on Capital Hill. There is no better source right now...
Now...as of today at 12:30pm there was no gambling language in the DoD bill and a key aide to Senator Frist confirmed he is not seeking to attach it again before elections. That being said...here's where you guys run away with information...this DOES NOT mean he will not attempt it after elections. It DOES NOT mean he won't eye a bill other than the DoD. What it means is...right now...as of this moment...his office has confirmed that it IS NOT attached and he has no intentions of trying again before recess. Sen Warner has also held true to his original statement that he will not allow non-germane language in this bill and he and Frist are still feuding over the refusal.
This information has been corroborated through multiple sources, other Senators involved in the fight and other lobbying efforts. Sadly they all believe you do not need to know about this. They haven't told you because they feel if this gets too public it may upset Frist and Company and they may try harder. We simply disagree with holding information from you. We think the more you know the more active you become. Call...Email...BE VOCAL and DONT STOP REGARDLESS OF THE NEWS!
So all I can say is ...this is information, direct from Washington DC...not the internet. Use it as you wish but rememebr one thing that we have never chanegd position on...this fight is FAR from over!
Thanks to all of you who are supporting us in our efforts. For those of you who doubt us we hope we can earn your trust and respect as we continue to fight for your rights.
JayB
NROG
www.saveonlinegaming.com
The Hill article is nice...it creates panic which I'm for 100%...we should NEVER stop calling and being active. NROG has stood firm with that message. Also...its important that I point out...NROG has never been wrong with the stories we've released.. I know some of you may believe otherwise but our first release last Monday stated that Frist failed at his first attachment attempt. The fact is...He Did...Yet NROG URGED YOU TO KEEP CALLING/EMAILING. We came back last Friday with a new release that said he may have been trying again. He did not. AND NROG URGED YOU TO KEEP CALLING/EMAILING.
Its unfortunate. Part of the reason we started NROG was to let you guys all know what was going on in real-time. We didn't like that other lobbying groups were hanging you out to dry with no updates. Sadly you misread or misinterpret information we provide and are the first to judge us based on incorrect stories on the internet. Fact is we have never claimed victory and our sources have all been 100% accurate. Just because a newspaper has an outdated story doesn't instantly make US wrong and them right. Guys...we're here to inform you. We don't think you should have to google this topic and hope the information you're reading is accurate. We are reporting direct from our efforts on Capital Hill. There is no better source right now...
Now...as of today at 12:30pm there was no gambling language in the DoD bill and a key aide to Senator Frist confirmed he is not seeking to attach it again before elections. That being said...here's where you guys run away with information...this DOES NOT mean he will not attempt it after elections. It DOES NOT mean he won't eye a bill other than the DoD. What it means is...right now...as of this moment...his office has confirmed that it IS NOT attached and he has no intentions of trying again before recess. Sen Warner has also held true to his original statement that he will not allow non-germane language in this bill and he and Frist are still feuding over the refusal.
This information has been corroborated through multiple sources, other Senators involved in the fight and other lobbying efforts. Sadly they all believe you do not need to know about this. They haven't told you because they feel if this gets too public it may upset Frist and Company and they may try harder. We simply disagree with holding information from you. We think the more you know the more active you become. Call...Email...BE VOCAL and DONT STOP REGARDLESS OF THE NEWS!
So all I can say is ...this is information, direct from Washington DC...not the internet. Use it as you wish but rememebr one thing that we have never chanegd position on...this fight is FAR from over!
Thanks to all of you who are supporting us in our efforts. For those of you who doubt us we hope we can earn your trust and respect as we continue to fight for your rights.
JayB
NROG
www.saveonlinegaming.com
