Today
was a busy day in Congress. Two election related bills went
through “mark-up” in the Committee on House
Administration. One bill, sponsored by Rep. Susan Davis and
others, would allow no-excuse absentee voting. If passed
voters would no longer have to give doctor’s excuses or
proof that they will be out of state. It will be the
voter’s choice to vote absentee. Also marked-up was a
bill sponsored by Rep. Rush Holt and others that would
reimburse states and local jurisdictions that opt in for a
vvpat and/or audits. Both bills were amended and passed out
of committee. ...
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