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1. List the who, what, where and when of the news report.

2. To what type of teams does the the Star Spangled Banner Protection Act refer?

3. What specifically will be the result for teams who choose not to play the national anthem?

4. What is surprising about the results of the vote in the state Senate - and in the state House?

5. What do the House and Senate vote results tell you about the overall regard for the national anthem? (Regard defined at: a feeling of respect and affection; esteem)

6. Every country has a national anthem. Most/many/all sing their national anthem at their sporting events. The Texas law does not require anyone to sing it, but only for the teams receiving taxpayer dollars to play it as has been the tradition for many years. Do you approve of this bipartisan (supported by both political parties) bill becoming law? Explain your answer.