H.R.4497 - Warrant Officer Aaron Walsh Stop DOD-Sponsored Gambling Act

To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to prohibit the use of gambling devices on Department of Defense property. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Warrant Officer Aaron Walsh Stop DOD-Sponsored Gambling Act as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to prohibit the use of gambling devices on Department of Defense property. as introduced.

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12/12/2007--Introduced.
Warrant Officer Aaron Walsh Stop DOD-Sponsored Gambling Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to prohibit the use of gambling devices on property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense, except for charitable events and state lotteries.

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01/20/10
H.R.4497: Wildlife and Zoological Veterinary Medicine Enhancement ...

Alcee L. Hastings, wants to introduce a bill, the Wildlife and Zoological Veterinary Medicine Enhancement Act (H.R. 4497), that may encourage veterinary students to consider careers in these areas of the veterinary workforce. ... public comments and user c

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12/29/07
‘they say it’s harmless entertainment’

introduced hr 4497, a bill that would ban all gambling devices on military bases. the army currently raises about $130 million in net revenue from the $2 billion gambled annually in the 3000 slot machines it operates abroad. ...

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12/28/07
legislating moral(e)ity

lincoln davis (d-tn), introduced hr 4497 earlier this month looking to end gambling on us military bases overseas. the bill’s short title is warrant officer aaron walsh stop dod-sponsored gambling act, so named for an army warrant ...

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