A sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears early hurdle in Senate vote
Ted Cruz co-sponsored and defended the Senate college sports overhaul bill as a bipartisan response to instability in college athletics.
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The Senate voted 74-24 to advance the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan proposal addressing college athletics spending, transfers, eligibility and lawsuits. Supporters say it would bring stability, while critics argue it would strengthen an exploitative system and give the NCAA too much power.
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