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James T. Tucker: The problem that we experience with the natives in particular is that oftentimes the National Voter Registration Act may…

On the recordMarch 18, 2009
The problem that we experience with the natives in particular is that oftentimes the National Voter Registration Act may be complied with in form, but it is not being complied with in its spirit because language assistance is not being provided.
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James T. Tucker
Arkansas

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Tucker highlights the lack of language assistance for native voters under the National Voter Registration Act.

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