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2/15/06: Dodd - Lott Legislation to Help Gulf Coast States Hold Timely Elections Passes Senate

February 15, 2006
Washington, D.C. – Senators Chris Dodd and Trent Lott today announced that their legislation to help Gulf Coast states hold timely elections passed the Senate.

“We’ve all seen the devastating affects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and it’s essential that we do everything possible to help families and communities rebuild,” said Dodd. “And part of this rebuilding effort must include conducting fair and timely elections. While it might not be the first thing on the minds of many rebuilding in the Gulf Coast region, elections are the cornerstone of our democracy and must continue through this difficult time. Some elections have already been postponed because the infrastructure has been severely damaged or simply washed away. This funding will help rebuild polling places, replace or repair voting systems, and locate poll workers and voters.”

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10/10/05: Podcast en Espanol: Senator Dodd Habla Sobre el Free Flow of Information Act

Submitted by Chris Dodd on October 10, 2005 - 11:13am.

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