This Week: Senate Still at Work on College Sports Bill

This week: Senate still at work on college sports bill

Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., conduct a news conference at the Capitol on Sept. 14 with student-athletes and coaches on a bill to address name, image and likeness in college sports. The Senate is aiming to pass the bill this week. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

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