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Gunzlingr
03-17-2003, 08:04 AM
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ A proposed state ban on local television blackouts of Saints games could cost New Orleans its status as frequent host of the Super Bowl if it passes, the NFL is warning.

House Speaker Charlie DeWitt, D-Lecompte, has filed a bill that would prohibit television contracts from blacking out local pro football games. The law would take effect if four other states pass the same law
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