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Protect the VRA

By WarrenNegri
Posted on Thu Jul 13, 2006 at 04:53:01 PM EST

Update: The House passed HR 9 by a vote of 390-33.

The House is scheduled to vote today on HR 9, legislation renewing and strengthening the landmark Voting Rights Act  Rep.

Voting Rights Act of 1965 played a major role in protecting the voting rights of African-Americans, Latinos and people who are not fully proficient in English.  Many credit the act as the most effective civil rights bill enacted in American history.

Call your representative NOW at (202) 224-3121. Tell your representative:  I urge you to fully support H.R. 9 and oppose any harmful amendments.


Tags: VRA, civil rights, voting, elections, house of representatives, voting rights act (all tags)


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Protect the VRA :: 2 Comments

Great win

That is a whopping win. We support it all the way!

Steely gal
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by steely gal on Fri Jul 14, 2006 at 11:05:38 AM EST


Finally

Finally the House leadership has passed this important legislation. Now it is time to put pressure on the Senate.

by Afua Osei on Mon Jul 17, 2006 at 12:48:11 PM EST


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