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Conservatives in Congress Introduce Legislation to End NFL Subsidies Following Protests
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Is it time to end federal subsidies for the NFL?
Many viewers may not realize that our government actually subsidizes the NFL to a degree through tax-free federal matching dollars for municipal bonds that are offered when NFL teams build or refurbish their stadiums. The original idea behind this action was that the construction or refurbishment of these stadiums stimulates local economies. Up to half a billion dollars of taxpayer money has been spent over the last 10 years helping the NFL to build or renovate its venues for its teams.
But when these same teams show disrespect for our flag, our national anthem and our country, it’s like they’re kicking sand in America’s face after we gave them a hand in generating revenue from fans.
Republican Congressman Steve Russell of Oklahoma is a highly decorated 21-year combat veteran who lost comrades in deployments overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. He knows firsthand the sacrifices veterans have made for his country.
He, like many other Republican Congressmen, believe the current NFL protests, begun last year by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, have crossed the line in terms of lack of patriotism among spoiled football players. To that end, Russell has introduced legislation that would end federal subsidies for the NFL.
Watch, as One America News Network’s John Hines interviews Congressman Russell and Phil Kerpen, about this controversial issue.
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