Even though preliminary recommendations on self-regulation for the auction industry have been released by the Sales Integrity Task Force, the Kentucky legislature still has several months before it will act on them.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
A bill banning horse slaughter for human consumption was approved by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee April 25, while the House on April 26 voted 277-137 to ban the government from selling wild horses and burros for slaughter.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Instant Racing bill rejected by Virginia House. Conference committee could take up but session ends Feb. 24.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Bills have been introduced in the Senate and House to help resolve the problem of a cap on foreign workers.
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Gayle Fogelson's San Clemente Stakes (gr. IIT) winner Sweet Win has been retired after suffering a tendon injury during a morning workout, trainer Jeff Mullins said.
Monday, December 06, 2004
Congress passed a $350-billion tax cut measure on May 23, but the bill did not include a clause eliminating an existing 30% withholding tax on winning pari-mutuel wagers placed by foreigners through U.S. betting pools.
Tuesday, May 27, 2003
Michael House's Nazirali, last with a half-mile to run, stormed through the stretch to win the $200,00 San Luis Obispo Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Saturday. Under Brice Blanc, the lightly raced 5-year-old gelding completed the 1 1/2 miles in 2:26.09 on firm turf.
Saturday, February 16, 2002
The House Banking and Financial Services Committee passed the federal Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act.
Thursday, June 29, 2000