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Source: NPR "News & Notes with Ed Gordon"

Roundup

5-3-06

Congressmen Look to Extend Voting Rights Act [12min]

Lawmakers introduce legislation to renew the landmark Voting Rights Act for another 25 years. Certain parts of the law are due to expire on Aug. 6, 2007. Ed Gordon talks with Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) and Rep. Congressman John Lewis (D-GA).

Read entire article at NPR "News & Notes with Ed Gordon"