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Goodell meets support, critics in Congress over drug programs

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WASHINGTON -- Arguing that sports leagues' drug programs could be "gutted" if not protected from individual states' laws, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with legislation and found at least one powerful ally. Rep. Henry Waxman, the chairman of the House ...

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profootballtalk.nbcsports.com - 20 days ago

Goodell asks Congress to close StarCaps loophole

— profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — Usually, captains of private industry who are dragged before Congress prefer that the nation's primary lawmaking body refrain from sticking its nose into the private industry's business.This time around, the NFL is applying a much different ... (more) Goodell asks Congress to close StarCaps loophole

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nationalfootballpost.com - 24 days ago

Goodell to testify again at Capitol Hill

— nationalfootballpost.com — Commissioner's visit regards Williams Wall case. (more) Goodell to testify again at Capitol Hill

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NFL, MLB Tell States to Get Off Their Lawn When it Comes to Drug Policies
Sports Bash — Regardless of whether you think drug policies in sports work (personally, I find them window dressing if you want to know the truth), the battle that has come out of the “StarCaps” case is setting up an interesting take on whether State law can override league drug policies. The cribs notes version is this: The NFL tried to suspend Pat Williams and Kevin Williams of the Minnesota Vikings, as well as Saints’ Charles Grant and Will Smith and former Saint Deuce McAllister for four games after coming up positive for Bumetanide. For those that don’t follow the PED subculture (and can I really blame you for not), the substance is a diuretic that is ...

Horse Tracks 11/4/09 - Orton has sore left ankle; Broncos add two to PS, bringing back DT Carlton Powell
The Mile High Report — ... NFL News NYT - N.F.L. Seeks Help in Enforcing Drug Policy - Ken Belson FH - Congress Shoots Down NFL's Request for Help on StarCaps Ruling - Dan Graziano NFL - Goodell meets support, critics in Congress over drug programs NFL - Goodell, Smith to join latest round of labor negotiations FH - Dan Snyder 'Sorry' for Redskins' Fans - Matt Snyder NFL - Browns coach Mangini remains quiet about Kokinis' departure NFL - Seahawks release 11-year veteran RB James ...