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Daily Voting News For April 26, 2007

Published: Tue 1 May 2007 07:59 PM
Daily Voting News For April 26, 2007
Guest Blogged by John Gideon of VotersUnite.org
In a statement today, Tova Wang of the Century Foundation says in part, “Over the last few weeks, there has been a developing controversy in the press and in the Congress over a report on voter fraud and voter intimidation I co-authored for the Election Assistance Commission (“EAC”). It has been my desire to participate in this discussion and share my experience as a researcher, expert and co-author of the report. Unfortunately, the EAC has barred me from speaking. Early last week, through my attorney, I sent a letter to the Commission requesting that they release me from this gag order. Despite repeated follow-up, the EAC has failed to respond to this simple request. In the meantime, not only can I not speak to the press or public -- it is unclear under the terms of my contract with the EAC whether I can even answer questions from members of Congress.” ...
NAtional: Tova Andrea Wang, Co-Author of the Voter Fraud and Voter Intimidation Report for the Election Assistance Commission, Calls for an End to the Censorship LINK
National: EAC Censors Writer/Researcher LINK
National: Voter Fraud and the EAC LINK
National: A French e-voting "catastrophe" LINK
National: It's Time To Outlaw Paperless Electronic Voting in the U.S. LINK
National: Mark-Up of HR 811 Delayed LINK
California: Opinion - California registrars' fears shouldn't stop e-voting tests Flawed machines are a threat to the election process. LINK
Connecticut: Don't fear the voting machines LINK
Florida: Clint Curtis Campaign Calls for Congressional Investigation of His Contested U.S. House Race Against Tom Feeney LINK
Kentucky: Franklin County - Runoff preparation begins LINK
North Carolina: Edgecombe County - Edgecombe board OKs voting plan (IRV) LINK
New York: Troy - Vendors Try an End Run Around NYS Election Law LINK
Pennsylvania: Bucks County - 2 Dems object to Bucks mailing LINK
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia - Justice Department Resolves Voting Rights Lawsuit Against Philadelphia LINK
Tennessee: Rhea County - Election Commission hold cards close to vest LINK
Vermont: Senate OKs instant runoff voting LINK
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John Gideon
Executive Director www.votersunite.org and
Member www.votetrustusa.org

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