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Voter Registration Modernization Will Address Congressional Concerns

Republicans and Democrats at a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing were troubled about inaccurate voter rolls and the potential for voter fraud.  But their concerns would be easily assuaged if Congress would approve a national system of voter registration modernization.

  • Molly Alarcon
June 9, 2012

While the controversial “Fast and Furious” program aimed at curbing the flow of illegal guns between the US and Mexico garnered much attention at yesterday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing, many members focused their questions on one of the Justice Department’s mainstay responsibilities: protecting the rights of voters and ensuring the integrity of elections.

While questioning U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, both Republicans and Democrats voiced a number of concerns about inaccurate voter rolls and the potential for voter fraud.  But their concerns would be easily assuaged if Congress would approve a national system of