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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The War over Voter ID Heats Up

    In 16 states, Republican-dominated legislatures have tightened access to the polls.  Pennsylvania has become the ninth to require Photo ID's. But the Obama Justice Department says these and other restrictions could deprive large numbers of citizens of their right to vote.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In 16 states, Republican-dominated legislatures have tightened access to the polls. Pennsylvania has become the ninth to require Photo ID's. But the Obama Justice Department says these and other restrictions could deprive large numbers of citizens of their right to vote. We hear a heated debate: Are such restrictions designed to combat voter fraud or keep some Democrats away from the polls?

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    The full episode

    4 of 4
    Can LA Schools Still 'Race to the Top'?
    1. 0:00LAUSD Celebrates Academic Decathlon Wins as Program Cuts Loom
    2. 8:09Can Education Reformers Bypass UTLA and Governor Brown?
    3. 20:21Schuller Church Leaves Crystal Cathedral, Lands in Movie Theater
    4. 25:59The War over Voter ID Heats UpYou’re reading this
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