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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 2017

Page

9

Iowa lawmaker seeks voter ID upgrades to curb fraud

Republican State Senator proposes mandatory ID at polls and verified signatures with free IDs for voters lacking documents. Plan includes state funded poll books, worker training, and computer upgrades across counties to improve accuracy for the 2020 presidential election. Critics warn of cost and potential disenfranchisement while supporters cite security and error reduction.

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Iowa's voter fraud conviction rate prompts ID proposal

The Gazette notes Iowa recorded 23 voter fraud convictions from 2012 to 2016 with 15 felonies and eight misdemeanors. Secretary of State Paul Pate advocates voter ID and a $1 million system upgrade, citing integrity and security despite low crime.

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Iowa GOP pushes Second Amendment and health care funding debates

The Iowa Legislature prioritizes a state level Second Amendment with constitutional carry prospects and voter ID debates. GOP leaders back directing state funds to non abortion clinics for breast cancer screening and reproductive care while preserving Planned Parenthood funding for non abortion services.

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