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Congress can fix its mistakes on the Voting Rights Act
Jun 28, 2009
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All of the justices of the Supreme Court agreed last week that parts of the antiquated Voting Rights Act pose significant constitutional problems. From a court that could split 5 to 4 over the color of the sky came consensus that Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act imposes severe "federalism costs." ...
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Courts affirms warning that Voting Rights Act outdated
Jun 22, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland issued the following statement after the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act:
“The court’s ruling in this case isn’t a home run for anybody. But the court did load the bases for a future case to hit a grand slam. A unanimous court said in pretty clear terms...
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Feds wrongly force Georgia to allow noncitizen voters
Jun 1, 2009
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Rep. Lynn Westmoreland issued the following statement after the Obama Department of Justice refused to "preclear" Georgia's law to verify that all Georgia voters are U.S. citizens:
“If you’re not disgusted with this whole political shell game then you haven’t been paying attention. Georgia has do...
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Voting Rights Act case gives hope Georgia will be freed
Apr 29, 2009
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Rep. Lynn Westmoreland’s statement on today’s oral argument of the VRA Section 5 case before the Supreme Court:
“Justice Kennedy today asked a crucial question about the constitutionality of Section 5 in 2009: Is the sovereignty of the state of Georgia less than the sovereignty of the state of Ohio...
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Workers deserve right to secret ballot in workplace
Feb 25, 2009
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, a co-sponsor of the Secret Ballot Protection Act, hailed the bill’s introduction today and called for the House to give it swift consideration.
“The Secret Ballot Protection Act promotes workers’ rights, takes direct aim at the strong-arm tactics of union bosses a...
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Westmoreland on VRA signing: Begin the bailout process
Jul 27, 2006
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U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland’s statement on today’s signing of the Voting Rights Act renewal by President Bush:
"Today’s signing will keep Georgia in the penalty box for 25 more years, even though we’ve righted the wrongs of our state’s Jim Crow past. A baby born in Georgia today will be ol...
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Westmoreland statement on House passage of Voting Rights Act
Jul 14, 2006
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For immediate release
July 13, 2006
U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.) issued the following statement about passage of the renewal of the Voting Rights Act for 25 years, without inclusion of the Westmoreland amendment, Norwood amendment or Gohmert Amendment:
"We came up short today of t...
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Some officials, scholars say Voting Rights Act needs update
Jul 13, 2006
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By Frank James, Washington Bureau
When it comes to renewing key parts of the Voting Rights Act, the landmark 1965 law that allowed many African-Americans to cast ballots in places where they previously couldn't because of racism, the situation is far from black and white.
Most members of C...
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Westmoreland floor speech opposing current Voting Rights Act extension
Jul 13, 2006
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Text of U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland’s speech opposing the underlying bill for the Voting Rights Act. He gave the speech this morning: Mr. Chairman, The Voting Rights Act has a proud and important legacy in my home state of Georgia and across the United States. With minor changes that would modernize...
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Westmoreland Floor Speech on his amendment to the Voting Rights Act
Jul 13, 2006
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Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer an amendment to help save the Voting Rights Act. After carefully studying the issue and collecting information about the renewal, I have serious concerns about the constitutionality of this rewrite...
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