House panel approves bill to combat doping in horse racing

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House committee has given bipartisan approval to legislation to create national standards for the horse racing industry to prevent fatalities and discourage illegal medication practices. The Senate’s top Republican says he will press to pass the bill before the year is out. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, whose state is home to top breeding outfits and the Kentucky Derby, introduced the legislation. He teamed up with Democrats from Californ