walkerbear
Rock Star
Silver Level
Dear*Tyler:
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Thank you for contacting me to express your support for Internet poker.* I appreciate knowing your views, and apologize for the delay in my response.
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On February 4, 2015, Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) introduced the "Restoration of America's Wire Act" (H.R. 707), which would update the Wire Act to cover a broad range of Internet gambling.* The bill would thus return the statute to the interpretation given to it by the Department of Justice prior to 2011.* As you may know, I*am a*cosponsor of legislation (S. 1668) in the Senate.
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I understand that you support the legalization of Internet poker.* I am afraid that this is an issue on which we must agree to disagree.* The dangers of Internet gambling have long been an area of concern for the FBI and other law enforcement agencies.* I share their view that Internet gambling is too easily accessible to minors; subject to fraud, money laundering, and criminal misuse; and too easily used as a tool to evade state gambling laws.
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The "Restoration of America's Wire Act" has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.* Please know that while we may not agree on the legalization of Internet gambling, it is helpful for me to hear your perspective on this issue.* I respect your opinion, and will keep it in mind should the "Restoration of America's Wire Act" come before me in the Senate.
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Once again, thank you for writing.** I hope you will continue to be in touch on issues that matter to you.* Should you have any additional comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841.
Sincerely yours,
**Dianne Feinstein
*********United States Senator
*
Thank you for contacting me to express your support for Internet poker.* I appreciate knowing your views, and apologize for the delay in my response.
*
On February 4, 2015, Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) introduced the "Restoration of America's Wire Act" (H.R. 707), which would update the Wire Act to cover a broad range of Internet gambling.* The bill would thus return the statute to the interpretation given to it by the Department of Justice prior to 2011.* As you may know, I*am a*cosponsor of legislation (S. 1668) in the Senate.
*
I understand that you support the legalization of Internet poker.* I am afraid that this is an issue on which we must agree to disagree.* The dangers of Internet gambling have long been an area of concern for the FBI and other law enforcement agencies.* I share their view that Internet gambling is too easily accessible to minors; subject to fraud, money laundering, and criminal misuse; and too easily used as a tool to evade state gambling laws.
*
The "Restoration of America's Wire Act" has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.* Please know that while we may not agree on the legalization of Internet gambling, it is helpful for me to hear your perspective on this issue.* I respect your opinion, and will keep it in mind should the "Restoration of America's Wire Act" come before me in the Senate.
*
Once again, thank you for writing.** I hope you will continue to be in touch on issues that matter to you.* Should you have any additional comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841.
Sincerely yours,
**Dianne Feinstein
*********United States Senator