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February 21, 2013

Virginia Lawmakers Approve Strict Voter ID Bill 
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Virginia lawmakers have approved a new measure imposing strict
requirements for photo identification at the polls. The bill would force
voters to produce government-issued documents such as a driver's
license, passport or a voter ID card in order to cast their ballots.
Although Republican Gov. Bob Mc Donnell is expected to sign the measure
into law, the Justice Department will have to sign off on its adoption.
The Voting Rights Act mandates federal oversight of voting laws in
states with a history of disenfranchising African Americans.

 

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