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Associated Press

February 15, 2008

The president of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association will testify before Congress this month as part of its investigation into steroids in sports.

Alexander Waldrop has been asked to appear Feb. 27 before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's panel on commerce, trade and consumer protection.

Also appearing will be representatives from Major League Baseball, the NFL, the NBA and the NHL, as well as collegiate and high school sports.

Professional sports have been under scrutiny for their attempts to fight steroid use. Horse racing has also recently begun working to adopt new rules banning the use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs