The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee is currently considering HR 390, the College Football Playoff Act of 2009. If enacted, the bill would require the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to establish a playoff system to determine which college football team is the national champion. The NCAA currently uses the Bowl Championship Series for that purpose. This is undoubtedly the most absurd use of Congress’ time that I have ever seen.
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