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Voter Identification

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Colin Powell criticizes GOP's push for voter ID laws

Brittany Tom
VIDEO - On MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' yesterday, former Secretary of State Colin Powell says that the Republican Party needs to be more inclusive when it comes to voting at the polls...
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Ohio voter fraud billboard accused of intimidating black voters

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theGRIO REPORT - A new anti-'voter fraud' billboard in Cleveland, Ohio is stirring debate and allegations for voter intimidation...
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Demonstrators hold signs at an NAACP-organized rally on the steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol to protest the state's new voter identification law on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 in Harrisburg, Pa. The law is being challenged in court as unconstitutional. Democrats say it's an election year stunt to steal the White House. Republicans say it's necessary to prevent voting fraud. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)

Election official will not enforce PA voter ID laws

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A Democratic state election official says he will not enforce the Pennsylvania voter ID laws...
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Pennsylvania adopts controversial voter ID law

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theGRIO REPORT - The state of Pennsylvania adopted legislation Wednesday requiring voters to present a photo identification to cast their ballots, joining 15 other states that have passed similar provisions...
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Justice Department blocks Texas voter ID law

Perry Bacon Jr.
theGrio REPORT -The Department of Justice is blocking a Texas law that would require all voters to present photo identification to vote, likely further fueling an intense partisan debate on this issue...
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Pennsylvania Senate approves voter ID law

Perry Bacon Jr.
theGRIO REPORT-Pennsylvania's state senate on Wednesday approved legislation that would require voters to present photo identification to cast ballots, joining a number of states around the country that have passed such provisions over the last year.
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Republicans continue voter ID push for 2012 election

Ollie Montgomery
theGRIO REPORT - Republicans are continuing to push controversial laws that could limit voting and voter registration drives...
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Voter ID battle is about to become national

Perry Bacon Jr.
theGRIO REPORT - The Justice Department's decision last week to block a new South Carolina law requiring voters to present photo identification is only the first of what will be a year-long battle...
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Bill Clinton likens GOP voter laws to Jim Crow

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Former President Bill Clinton went after the GOP on Wednesday for their "disciplined, passionate, determined effort" to pass controversial voter ID laws...
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Rhode Island Gov signs voter ID law, touts minority support

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Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee announced that he signed a voter ID bill into law and touted the support of "representatives of [the] state's minority communities"...
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