She wanted me to be the treasurer because I was good with money, but she did the hard work, writing to the girls and asking for their support.

WSJ: Model Citizens

"We don't think the big sponsors of UFC are good citizens, " said Lori Pelletier, secretary-treasurer of Connecticut AFL-CIO.

WSJ: Mixed-Martial Arts Wins Political Support in N.Y., Conn.

The cuts are also proving controversial Down Under where Australian Treasurer Peter Costello said he wanted a "good explanation" for the move by NAB.

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