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American Horse Council Cancels Washington Convention

Uncertainty over travel and concerns with heightened security in the nation's capital since the outset of the military action against Iraq has prompted the American Horse Council to cancel its annual convention, scheduled April 5-8 in Washington, D.C.

Monday, March 24, 2003

Horse Council to Focus on Education, Advocacy

The American Horse Council convention and Congressional conference for 2003 will focus on education and how it can lead to advocacy.

Wednesday, February 19, 2003

NTRA: Legislation 'Fundamentally Flawed and Unfair'

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, in a statement released June 21, said the reworked "Combatting Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act" is "fundamentally flawed and unfair," and it also said it plans to discuss the ramifications of a move by Citibank to ban use of credit cards for online wagering.

Friday, June 21, 2002

Discussion Continues on Internet Gambling Legislation

The U. S. House Judiciary Committee continued to discuss the "Combating Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act" the week of June 10, but it should be status quo until June 20, when the measure is on the calendar again.

Thursday, June 13, 2002

Internet Gambling Bill Still Awaits Committee Action

The "Combating Illegal Gambling Reform and Modernization Act" failed to come up for discussion by the House Judiciary Committee June 6 because the committee failed to meet. The measure, sponsored by Virginia Rep. Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, could be on the table for "mark up" again the week of June 10.

Friday, June 07, 2002

Horse Council Focus: 'A World Changed'

The world in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks will provide the backdrop for the American Horse Council convention April 6-9 in Washington, D.C. The official theme for the convention is "2002...A World Changed."

Thursday, April 04, 2002

Racing and Breeding Caucus Holds First Meeting

The new Racing and Breeding Caucus met Thursday afternoon in Washington, D.C., for what the horse industry hopes was the first of many meetings that will raise the awareness level of legislators. About 20 people were present at the one-hour meeting.

Friday, June 22, 2001

Internet Funding Language Added to Betting Act

The Senate Commerce Committee has amended the Amateur Sports Integrity Act to include the Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Bill. The American Horse Council reports it could adversely affect the pari-mutuel industry and its efforts to foster interactive wagering.

Wednesday, May 16, 2001

Horse Council Issues Foot-And-Mouth Guidelines

The United States hasn't issued a formal ban on the importation of horses from countries affected by foot-and-mouth disease, but the American Horse Council continues to monitor the situation in Europe and work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue new importation guidelines.

Friday, April 06, 2001

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