GOP moves to abolish independent election commission
The House Administration Committee voted along party lines to eliminate the Election Assistance Commission, founded after the 2000 Florida recount to upgrade voting tech and share election information. Republicans call it waste. Democrats and voting rights groups warn it guards against hacking and interference. President Trump cites fraud claims as he pushes a White House panel led by Vice President Pence.
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