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Re: Paper Voting

I don't know exactly what Kathy Dopp was referring to. This is not a bill that we're asking members of NASS (National Association of Secretaries of State) to support. This is a currently HYPOTHETICAL resolution that we have heard rumors of, and that we think/hope will be introduced at the NASS meeting in St. Paul this coming weekend.

As for Kathy's comment that we never consult any computer scientists, I'd like to point out that we're working with Verified Voting and Vote Trust USA on this -- I called them yesterday as soon as I got wind of this possible resolution. We continually consult with a wide variety of experts and are always grateful for their advice.

I applaud the work that Kathy and US Count Votes does, and have mentioned their work in this forum and others in the past.

Barbara Burt, Common Cause Election Reform Team Leader

by Barb Burt on Thu Jul 21, 2005 at 01:53:04 PM EST
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Re: Paper Voting

Barb, I think Kathy was referring to HR 550, which was mentioned in the first paragraph of your email today "Make a Phone Call for a Paper Trail Resolution." I think that bill was mentioned as background for today's appeal.

I wish Kathy had used more compassionate language since I think all groups are doing great work. It's a huge challenge and I'm sure she was expressing frustration.

Keep up the good work!

- Jody

by JodyFerguson on Thu Jul 21, 2005 at 08:19:31 PM EST
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