Kyl Urges Bush to Push for Strict UIGEA Regulations

16 March 2007

The staunch online gambling opponent, Sen. John Kyl, R-Ariz., has made another move in his quest to preserve American family values.

Kyl on Thursday began circulating among Senators a letter to President Bush praising him for his protection of family values and urging him to act immediately in ensuring that the forthcoming regulations for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) are as stringent as possible.

"Any progress made over the last several months may evaporate if immediate action is not taken to ensure strong and effective implementing regulations," Kyl said in the letter.

The UIGEA, which was enacted by Bush on Oct. 13, 2006, bars banks, credit card companies and payment processors from honoring transactions relating to Internet gambling.

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