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House panel to give online poker a chance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- A U.S. House energy and commerce committee Wednesday scheduled a hearing next week that some see as a first step toward legalized Internet gambling.
'Don't ask, don't tell' policy is history
'Don't ask, don't tell' policy is history
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The "don't ask, don't tell" ban on openly gay U.S. service members was lifted Tuesday, ending a policy under which 14,000 men and women were discharged.
Supporters seek release of convicted spy
Supporters seek release of convicted spy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Supporters of Jonathan Pollard, convicted of spying for Israel, said U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., has asked permission to speak to Congress about his case.
Rep. Frank denies partner's job was payoff
Rep. Frank denies partner's job was payoff
BOSTON, May 26 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., Thursday denied he pressured mortgage giant Fannie Mae to hire his partner in the 1990s.
Patrick, Frank win re-election in Mass.
Patrick, Frank win re-election in Mass.
BOSTON, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick defeated Republican challenger Charles Baker to win re-election Tuesday.
Frank haunted by 2003 remarks on lenders
BROOKLINE, Mass., Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Remarks about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., during a 2003 committee hearing have become a campaign issue in 2010.
Barney Frank heads to general election
Barney Frank heads to general election
BOSTON, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Barney Frank made it to the general election Tuesday, trouncing challenger Rachel Brown in the Democratic primary in Massachusetts, results showed.
Internet poker backers all in on Hill push
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. backers of Internet gambling say they are pushing ahead with efforts to legalize and regulate online poker and other games.
Wall St. bonuses issue to be aired in D.C.
Wall St. bonuses issue to be aired in D.C.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., said Wednesday he is taking aim again at limiting bonuses for Wall Street executives.
Poker champ seeks easing of online ban
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 26 (UPI) -- A professional online poker player says it's time to overturn a law that prevents U.S. gamblers from using their credit cards at gaming Web sites.
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“ Some of what these companies did will be returned to the private sector and some of it is going to remain with a public entity, ”
For government, temporary can mean forever
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“ Recent reports by the news media have cited low participation in the Hope for Homeowners program. While this is certainly an issue, and one that Chairman Frank is committed to fixing, some Bush administration officials have blamed Congress for the problems in participation. That charge is incorrect; and the facts tell a different story, ”
Frank criticizes White House over housing
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“ I still want to change the law. This isn't everything I want, ”
Illegal online gambling definition sought
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“ I would hope that people would see the bill as a confidence booster, ”
Frank hopes housing bill eases worries
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“ The question of compensation for people in the financial industry is a legitimate cause of concern, ”
Wall St. bonuses issue to be aired in D.C.
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