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    Holder Signals New Action Under Voting Rights Act, Starting with Texas

    Today, Eric Holder announced the Justice Department will require Texas to clear any changes in its laws with his office. Holder’s move is in reaction to last month’s Supreme Court decision that struck down part of the Voting Rights Act. We’ll talk to the author of a book on election law called The Voting Wars .

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Today, Eric Holder announced the Justice Department will require Texas to clear any changes in its laws with his office. Holder’s move is in reaction to last month’s Supreme Court decision that struck down part of the Voting Rights Act. We’ll talk to the author of a book on election law called The Voting Wars.

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    The Business and Future of Space Exploration
    1. 0:00Holder Signals New Action Under Voting Rights Act, Starting with TexasYou’re reading this
    2. 8:09The Business and Future of Space Exploration
    3. 43:48Can Rick Santorum Make Christian Movies Popular?
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