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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection, has expressed interest in the Donaghy investigation and more generally in how the NBA safeguards against criminal influences. In fact, in a letter addressed to commissioner David Stern last year, Rush admonished, "If the [Donaghy] allegations prove true, this could be one of the most damaging scandals in the history of American sports." In response, NBA officials met with Rush and assured him that no other league officials were involved. SI.com [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]But last month, Rush wrote again to Stern, firmly insisting that Donaghy's statements to federal investigators raise "serious questions about the validity" of the NBA's assurances and, perhaps ominously for the league, that Rush is prepared "to intervene if necessary." To the extent Foster's role implicates the NBA in its monitoring of referees, Rush will clearly be more inclined to call a hearing. Sharon Jenkins, a spokesperson for Rush, confirmed to SI.com that the congressman is well aware of the Donaghy/Foster phone calls and is closely following the developments. She also said Rush may exercise his right to call a hearing. SI.com(Hoopshype)[/FONT]
Why else would he threaten to "excercise his right" to call a hearing? I hear he wants 5% of the Washington Wizards.....completely doable(J/K).
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]But last month, Rush wrote again to Stern, firmly insisting that Donaghy's statements to federal investigators raise "serious questions about the validity" of the NBA's assurances and, perhaps ominously for the league, that Rush is prepared "to intervene if necessary." To the extent Foster's role implicates the NBA in its monitoring of referees, Rush will clearly be more inclined to call a hearing. Sharon Jenkins, a spokesperson for Rush, confirmed to SI.com that the congressman is well aware of the Donaghy/Foster phone calls and is closely following the developments. She also said Rush may exercise his right to call a hearing. SI.com(Hoopshype)[/FONT]
Why else would he threaten to "excercise his right" to call a hearing? I hear he wants 5% of the Washington Wizards.....completely doable(J/K).