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Frank urges U.S. delay Internet gambling rules

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior congressional Democrat on Monday accused the Bush administration of rushing to implement Internet gambling rules that have raised concerns among banks before it leaves office on January 20. (link)

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