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Keith Olbermann tells NCAA to pull Final Four out of Indiana

Keith Olbermann spent an large segment of the Monday edition of his show discussing Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act and calling on the NCAA and NFL to cease doing business in the state
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Keith Olbermann spent an large segment of the Monday edition of his show discussing Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act and calling on the NCAA and NFL to cease doing business in the state.

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Olbermann points out that the NFL was quick to take action when Arizona sought to enact a similar law before Super Bowl XLIX, with the state's governor subsequently choosing to veto the legislation.

The host also points out that the NCAA, which is headquartered in Indianapolis, should also look to move its offices if the state does not clarify or outright repeal the law, which many have argued will open the door for discrimination against gays and possibly many other groups.

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NCAA president Mark Emmert has threatened to move future events out of the state, and the NBA and Pacers released statements against the law last week.