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September 4, 2009

Diebold Sells Off Voting Machine Subsidiary
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And the Ohio-based electronic machine company Diebold has sold off its
voting machine business to a rival firm. Diebold’s touch-screen voting
machines have been criticized for being prone to manipulation in
elections across the United States. Diebold’s main competitor, Election
Systems & Software, has purchased Diebold subsidiary Premier Election
Solutions for over $5 million.



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