McCollum cheers end of Army's NASCAR sponsorship

Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum applauds the Army's decision to discontinue its sponsorship of a stock car racing crew. But McCollum says it will not slow her push for legislation banning Pentagon sponsorship of all sports events, including fishing tournaments and ultimate fighting.

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BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jul 10, 2012

Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum applauds the Army's decision to discontinue its sponsorship of a stock car racing crew. But McCollum says it will not slow her push for legislation banning Pentagon sponsorship of all sports events, including fishing tournaments and ultimate fighting.

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