They had a marvelous time vacationing in Havana, Cuba earlier this year, but Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-z may have sparked new animosity for the Caribbean nation among congressional lawmakers.
According to a report, a House of Representatives subcommittee just passed a bill that would restrict American visits to Cuba except for academic pursuits.
Jose Serrano, a Representative from the Bronx explicitly blamed Beyonce and Jay’s trip for restarting the debate.
“This bill is a response to the trip by Beyoncé and Jay-z. It’s intended to play to an audience — a diminishing audience — who think there should be no contact with Cuba,” he lamented.
And while the new bill may actually pass a vote in the House, Serrano seemed pretty convinced that the legislation will be shut down in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
According to a report, a House of Representatives subcommittee just passed a bill that would restrict American visits to Cuba except for academic pursuits.
Jose Serrano, a Representative from the Bronx explicitly blamed Beyonce and Jay’s trip for restarting the debate.
“This bill is a response to the trip by Beyoncé and Jay-z. It’s intended to play to an audience — a diminishing audience — who think there should be no contact with Cuba,” he lamented.
And while the new bill may actually pass a vote in the House, Serrano seemed pretty convinced that the legislation will be shut down in the Democrat-controlled Senate.
- 7/11/2013
- GossipCenter
Swoon. As if Prince Harry hasn't done enough during his U.S. tour to make the ladies' hearts melt, he goes off and plays some T-ball with the kids. After visiting damaged areas of New Jersey affected by Hurricane Sandy with Gov. Chris Christie this morning, he young royal made is way to Harlem, where he teamed up with Harlem Rbi, a nonprofit organization designed to provide inner-city youth with opportunities to "recognize their potential and realize their dreams" by coaching and playing on teams. During Harlem Rbi's Field of Dreams event, Prince Harry was joined by New York Yankees' first baseman Mark Teixeira and Sen. Jose Serrano as he coached the kids and even stepped up to...
- 5/14/2013
- E! Online
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