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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) \u2014 Conversations about whether Caitlin Clark<\/a> is getting officiated fairly in the WNBA can be polarizing as fans, players, coaches, pundits and even lawmakers have opinions about whether the league needs to take some action about the physical play.<\/p>\n

Congress is looking for answers by July 24.<\/p>\n

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