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Virginia lawmakers hope long lines will push early voting bill

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By Reilly Moore A Virginia early voting bill failed during the past six General Assembly sessions, but some lawmakers hope that frustration over long lines during the 2012 election will lead to a more productive discussion on how to make voting more convenient. Voters complained about lengthy waits from Norfolk…

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Georgia Democrat proposes drug testing for lawmakers

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Democratic Georgia state Rep. Scott Holcomb has introduced legislation to the General Assembly that would require lawmakers to pass a drug test before taking office. The usual bill was filed last week in response to a proposal to drug test welfare applicants, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “This bill is really very…

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