GOP states trim early voting and tighten IDs before 2012 election
Republican led legislatures in Florida Ohio Wisconsin Georgia Tennessee West Virginia move to shorten early voting periods boost voter ID requirements and tighten absentee ballot notices. Democrats say changes aim to favor Republicans ahead of the 2012 presidential race amid budget pressures and potential longer lines in urban areas.
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Bachmann Attacks Perry On Border Fence And Immigrant Benefits
Michele Bachmann criticizes Rick Perry’s stance on border fencing and in state tuition for children of illegal immigrants during a campaign swing in Iowa. She voices support for a border fence and opposes extending in state tuition, touring Sheffield and Waterloo with Des Moines area plans upcoming.
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GOP politicians dodge repeal of Medicare drug plan
AP Enterprise reports Republicans wont repeal the Medicare drug benefit despite its unfunded future cost exceeding seven trillion dollars. The program born in 2003 under Bush remains popular with seniors and is funded mainly from the general fund, not dedicated taxes. Some candidates, including Texas Governor Rick Perry, acknowledge costs but avoid scrapping the entitlement.
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