Daily Voting News 17 July, 2007

Today was the day of congressional announcements. It’s funny how things all seem to happen on the same day. First, on the Senate side, it was announced that Feinstein’s democracy-busting S-1487 will be heard in the Senate Rules Committee on July 25. This bill is so dangerous that many Holt supporters are speaking out against it. Also announced today is that Congressman and Presidential Candidate, Dennis Kucinich, has sent out a “Dear Colleague” letter to ask Speaker Pelosi to stop the advancement of HR-811 so other voices can be heard regarding this legislation. ...

NAtional: Kucinich Circulates 'Dear Colleague' Letter Asking Pelosi To Slow Progress Of Holt's Election Reform Bill LINK

National: Action Alert: Feinstein 'election reform' bill hearings next week! LINK

National: US hosts VoComp to promote open source voting systems LINK

National: Bush Government to Poor Voters: We Don't Want You to Vote LINK

California: Riverside County - Report due on county's electronic voting system LINK

California: Riverside County - Committe to present weaknesses in county elections system today LINK

California: Riverside County – Columnist - Touch and go LINK

California: Riverside County - County subcommittee created to look into voting machines issue LINK

Texas: Galveston County - Justice Department Announces Six Voting Rights Lawsuits LINK

Washington: King County - Committee advises against using new vote equipment LINK

Wisconsin: Ballot Box Stuffing In Ward One?? LINK

West Virginia: Kanawha County - East Bank candidate seeks writ over recent election LINK

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