NFL commissioner stands by Rooney Rule and diversity despite Florida attorney general pressure

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he plans to keep the Rooney Rule in place despite objections from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who said the rule violates state and federal civil rights laws. Uttmeier sent a 23-page letter to Goodell last week demanding the NFL commissioner suspend the minority-hiring rule and requested a response by […]
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Washington Examiner
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