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    Will Baseball Kick Its Dope Habit?

    Yesterday, former Senator George Mitchell said that players, managers and virtually everyone else involved in Major League Baseball for the past 20 years were responsible for what he called "The Steroid Era."

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Yesterday, former Senator George Mitchell said that players, managers and virtually everyone else involved in Major League Baseball for the past 20 years were responsible for what he called "The Steroid Era." President Bush, former part-owner of the Texas Rangers, said that as a fan he was troubled by the allegations, but cautioned against jumping to conclusions against individuals named. According to MSNBC, Roger Clemens, the all star most prominently mentioned by the Mitchell Report, has a standing invitation to visit the Bush White House. He built a horse shoe pit at his home in Houston for former President George H.W. Bush. We get perspectives from a radio commentator, attorney and sports historian.

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    One of History's 'Most Important Documents' Goes on Sale
    1. 1:46Compromise Possible out of Bali Climate Talks
    2. 7:47The Magna Carta Goes on Sale
    3. 30:10Will Baseball Kick Its Dope Habit?You’re reading this
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