College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issues
The U.S. Senate is advancing a bill on college sports despite struggling to pass major legislation on defense, spending, and artificial intelligence. The chamber voted twice this week to move the proposal forward as the session nears its end.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has struggled to pass major legislation this year, putting off debates on annual spending, defense, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. But in its final weeks in session as the midterm elections approach, the Senate can agree on doing one thing — addressing college sports. The Senate voted twice this week to move […]
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