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  1. Jennifear Jennifear is offline

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    Sep 25th, 2009 (9/25/2009 8:35pm)

    <SPAN class=Normal-H><SPAN>September 25, 2009</SPAN></SPAN>

    <SPAN class=Normal-H> <SPAN>Dear xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx</SPAN><SPAN>,</SPAN></SPAN>

    <SPAN class=Normal-H> <SPAN>Thank you for taking the time to write to me and express your support for internet poker. I share your concerns, and I support the ability of adults of legal age to play poker and wager on internet games.</SPAN></SPAN>

    <SPAN class=Normal-H> <SPAN>As you may know, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act imposes restrictions on companies that provide online opportunities for individuals to play poker and make financial transactions related to that game. The intent of this legislation was to resolve problems related to tainted transactions and illegal activities. However, many law-abiding citizens and companies have also been negatively affected by the Act. Companies that provide and sponsor online gaming should not be cut off from this significant source of legitimate revenue, and individuals should not be deprived of the games that they enjoy. Instead, I would support legislation that introduces a regulatory scheme that makes internet gambling legal and provides safeguards against money laundering, fraud, and underage gambling. </SPAN></SPAN>
    <SPAN class=Normal-H> <SPAN>Thank you again for writing to express your concerns, and I hope that you keep in touch with my office regarding future legislation and concerns you may have. For more information on this and other important issues, please visit my website at </SPAN><SPAN class=Hyperlink-H>http://gillibrand.senate.gov</SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN>and sign up for my e-newsletter.</SPAN></SPAN>

    Sincerely yours,

    Kirsten Gillibrand
    United States Senator

    I noticed that she was not graded on the PPA website. I'm happy to report we have a winner!
  2. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

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    Sep 25th, 2009 (9/25/2009 9:13pm) in reply to Jennifear

    This is awesome. It's great to have a supportive senator. She's friendly with Sen. D'Amato, too.

    I hadn't yet rated here as I had no position from her. Needless to say, this helps that process a lot!
     
  3. TheEngineer TheEngineer is offline Rich Muny - PPA Board VP

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    Sep 25th, 2009 (9/25/2009 10:13pm) in reply to TheEngineer

     
    Originally Posted by TheEngineer View Post

    This is awesome. It's great to have a supportive senator. She's friendly with Sen. D'Amato, too.

    I hadn't yet rated here as I had no position from her. Needless to say, this helps that process a lot!

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/24/ny...24alfonse.html
     
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