Politics
Black Lawmakers Block SCORE Act
Black lawmakers in the U.S. Congress have torpedoed the SCORE Act, a bill aimed at curbing college sports' big business. They argue it would harm minority athletes and benefit only top universities.
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The Hill
The SCORE Act, a controversial piece of legislation that aimed to curb the big business of college sports, has been torpedoed by a coalition of Black lawmakers who argued it would harm minority athletes and benefit only top-level universities, coaches and programs. Members of the Congressional Bla
2026-05-25 10:00 UTC
The Hill
House and Senate Republicans were fuming as they left Washington last week for a long holiday break. The source of the torment, however, was notably different on each side of the Capitol, and the distinctions forecast a clash between the chambers when Congress returns next month. While many Senate
2026-05-25 10:00 UTC