Congress Calls for Ban on 'Pay for Patriotism' Promotions

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From 2011 to 2014, the NFL collected a reported $5.4 million in taxpayer money for mid-game salutes to the military. Calling the promotions “pay for patriotism” and “marketing gimmicks,” Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) has convinced Congress to ban this kind of activity at major sporting events.

The National Defense Authorization Act, which was agreed to by congressional negotiators according to NJ.com, would ban taxpayer-funded salutes and prevent professional sports leagues from making money on them.

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