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pol_090427_Voting_Rights.sPubDate = "4/27/2009 6:29:35 PM GMT";
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pol_090427_Voting_Rights.appHeader = "fact file|Voting Rights Act";
pol_090427_Voting_Rights.appDeck = "States covered in whole or part by the provision of the Voting Rights Act that calls for federal approval before any changes in election procedures can take effect:";
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• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Georgia
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Virginia (with the exception of 15 cities and counties that no longer have to submit changes for approval)";
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• California (four counties)
• Florida (five counties)
• Michigan (two townships)
• New Hampshire (10 townships)
• New York (three of New York City's five boroughs)
• North Carolina (40 counties)
• South Dakota (two counties)";
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