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Senate leader says he’s giving up on bill to bring Commanders to Virginia

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Senate Majority Leader Richard L. Saslaw (D-Fairfax) said Thursday he is pulling the stadium bill because of mounting controversies surrounding the team.

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Associated Press News

Virginia General Assembly abandons Commanders stadium bill

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia General Assembly is abandoning for the year legislation intended to lure the NFL's Washington Commanders to the state, a top lawmaker said Thursday.

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

State Senate leader gives up on bill to bring Commanders to Virginia

The state Senate majority leader cited mounting controversies surrounding the team.

2 years ago

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KIFI

Virginia General Assembly tabling Commanders stadium bill - Local News 8

By SARAH RANKIN Associated PressRICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The General Assembly is tabling for the year legislation intended to lure the Washington Commanders to Virginia. That’s according to a top state lawmaker who sponsored one version of the legislation. Democratic Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw said in a brief interview that there were too many issues to be resolved and controversies surrounding the NFL team for the legislation to proceed. He…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Spun

Senate Majority Leader Reveals NFL Stadium Bill Is Dead

The state legislator in charge of the latest push to move the Washington Commanders' stadium to Virginia gave up the fight on Thursday, per the Washington

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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KRQE News 13

Virginia General Assembly tabling Commanders stadium bill

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The General Assembly is tabling for the year legislation intended to lure the Washington Commanders to Virginia, a top state lawmaker said Thursday. Democratic Senate Majority …

2 years ago·Albuquerque, United States

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