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Angus King: “Let's get rid of this idea that there is no role for Congress or the Federal Government in election laws.”

On the recordOctober 25, 2021
Let's get rid of this idea that there is no role for Congress or the Federal Government in election laws.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King argues for a federal role in election laws to prevent disenfranchisement.

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