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  [Georgia] Redistricting duties removed from nonpartisan UGA institute
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Last EditedRP  Feb 04, 2011 03:07pm
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AuthorJim Galloway
News DateFriday, February 4, 2011 12:35:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionNever mind those other states that make redistricting a high-minded, nonpartisan process. Republicans have made their move to make this summer’s redrawing of political boundaries in Georgia a thoroughly GOP affair.

Redistricting had been handled through a state contract with the University of Georgia’s nonpartisan Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

But according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston are creating a Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office.
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