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Georgia Senate approves sweeping election bill that would repeal no-excuse absentee voting

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Georgia's state Senate on Monday passed an election bill that would repeal no-excuse absentee voting, among other sweeping changes in the critical swing state.

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Yahoo News

Georgia Senate Passes Sweeping Bill That Attacks Voting Rights

The legislation, which would end no-excuse absentee voting and establish voter ID requirements, is the latest Republican effort to suppress the vote.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Guardian

Outcry in Georgia over attack on voting access

Republican lawmakers advanced a bill to end mail-in voting without an excuse, after record election turnout. Plus, royal family remain tight-lipped over explosive Meghan and Harry interviewDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Republican lawmakers advanced a bill yesterday which would significantly limit voting access in Georgia, leading to accusations of voter suppression – especially after record numbers of vote…

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

‘Jim Crow in a suit and tie’: Outrage grows over Georgia’s new bills to restrict voting access

Bills would reduce weekend voting , end automatic registration, and make it illegal to give food and water to voters waiting in line

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Civil rights groups urge companies to join fight against Georgia voting restrictions

By Alexandra Ulmer - Voting rights groups are calling on companies such as Coca-Cola Co and Delta Air Lines Inc to oppose efforts by Republican lawmakers in Georgia to enact sweeping new restrictions on voting access in the battleground state. The organizations, including Black Voters Matter, the New Georgia Project and the Georgia NAACP, launched a campaign on social media and in

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Georgia senators reject plan to increase pay for lawmakers

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia senators have rejected a plan that would nearly double pay for lawmakers and also boost pay for all statewide officials except the governor.

3 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Georgia Senate votes to curb absentee ballots

Georgia’s state Senate narrowly passed a bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting on Monday, as Republicans move to roll back voting access after record turnout led to Democratic victories in the state's presidential US Senate races. (March 9)

3 years ago·United States

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