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6. The NFL has subtly threatened to not allow Atlanta

Fri Mar 18, 2016, 10:31 PM

Mar 2016

to host a Superbowl if Deal signs this bill. I bet the head of conventions and tourism agency is very nervous about cancellations if it becomes law.

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Well, pressure matters, but no one wants to go to Atlanta in May. HuckleB Mar 2016 #1

Delta Air Lines, one of the largest employers in the state, is against it, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2016 #2

Salesforce is crushing it in the market. Good on 'em. KeepItReal Mar 2016 #3

Money talks thanks Salesforce Person 2713 Mar 2016 #5

The NFL has subtly threatened to not allow Atlanta Ilsa Mar 2016 #6

It's wasn't so subtle in my opinion. iandhr Mar 2016 #9

He'll do it because of the money not because it's right... Phentex Mar 2016 #15

The NFL is threatening to withhold future Superbowls as well. Change has come Mar 2016 #7

This is the right thing to do. iandhr Mar 2016 #10

yes it is rockfordfile Mar 2016 #12