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Indiana Likely to Require ID at Polls
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| Contributor | Scott³ |
| Last Edited | Scott³ Apr 12, 2005 09:08pm |
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| Category | News |
| Media | Newspaper - Washington Post |
| News Date | Wednesday, April 13, 2005 03:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | AP - Washington Post article.
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"Indiana lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that would require most voters to show government-issued photo identification before casting a ballot.
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels has said he would probably sign the measure, which would be one of the most restrictive voter ID laws in the nation.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted Tuesday 33-17 along party lines to approve slight changes to the bill made in the GOP-controlled House.
Republicans said the measure will help prevent voter fraud and restore voter confidence without putting an undue burden on citizens.
"I want everyone in this state to have the right to vote - one time," said Republican Sen. Victor Heinold, the bill's sponsor.
The Democrats strongly opposed the bill, arguing that it would deprive the poor, minorities, the disabled and the elderly of the right to vote, because they are less likely to drive. They also said the law would primarily hurt Democratic voters." |
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