Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Conference Chairman Deborah Pryce (R-OH) today released the following joint statement after Bob Ney pled guilty to violating federal law:
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October 12, 2006Press Release
October 12, 2006Press Release
House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today hailed legislation signed into law to strengthen enforcement of laws prohibiting internet gambling. The measure was signed by President Bush as part of the Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act Conference Report (H.R. 4954). Boehner issued the following statement:
- “Strengthening enforcement of our internet gambling laws will help crack down on the growing problems of illegal, off shore gambling, and it will also help protect America’s families.
October 12, 2006Press Release
House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement after President Bush signed into law the Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act Conference Report (H.R. 4954), legislation which will ensure that resources are available to strengthen security at America’s ports and better track and screen containers en route to U.S. shores:
- “This port security bill represents one more Republican victory in our effort to give President Bush the tools he needs to win the war on terror and strengthen America’s national and homeland security.