LIVE UPDATES - Possible markup session for the Barney Frank bill

[vinism]

The lotteries exemption passed.

[vinism]

Bachus' withdrawn amendment is being offered again with new language.

[vinism]

Bachus is just bitter. The new amendment narrows who can be barred from getting a license.

[vinism]

The amendment passed.

[vinism]

Another Sherman amendment is up.

[vinism]

Requires key facilities and corporate entities be located in the U.S.

[TanyaEverest]

Listening/watching now. My question is: how/why does Bachus know so many 12 year olds? Particularly deviant 12 year olds...

[TanyaEverest]

Did Sherman just call the WTO "delicious"?

[vinism]

Another Sherman provision says you have to have a majority of your jobs in the U.S. in order to get a license. And because the U.S. is withdrawing its WTO obligation regarding gambling, this is perfectly legal. If found otherwise, this provision is null and void.

[vinism]

Listening/watching now. My question is: how/why does Bachus know so many 12 year olds? Particularly deviant 12 year olds...

That's hilarious. lmao

[vinism]

Did Sherman just call the WTO "delicious"?

Policy wonks are strange breed. I've been known to use similar language regarding certain aspects of the law.

[universal4]

I am disappointed the lotteries are exempt and think they should have to all abide by the same rules and regs.....

Rick
Universal4

[vinism]

Bachus likes the Sherman amendment because he thinks you can't regulate anything if it's locating offshore.

[vinism]

The amendment passed.

[vinism]

Kilroy amendment up now. It mandates a database made available regarding statistic of betting. All data will be anonymous to protect the identities of gamblers. The amendment passed.

[vinism]

Another Bachus amendment is up. He's thanking Frank for the fairness he's show today. He must really want this one.

[vinism]

He wants a list of companies developed that provide unlawful internet gambling.

[vinism]

the amendment also strikes a substantial portion of this bill (I believe), and would turn the bill in a UIGEA enforcement bill instead of a legal framework for online gambling. It's going to be voted down.

[vinism]

I am disappointed the lotteries are exempt and think they should have to all abide by the same rules and regs.....

Rick
Universal4

I don't think this would pass without a lottery exemption. Pure politics here.

[vinism]

He says members will have to explain to voters why they voted for a bill that would allow their 16 and 18 year olds to gamble.