Simple paper ballots urged for U S presidential votes
Ken WoodDeell argues for a simple one issue one ballot system like Canada. He criticizes U S election complexity, machine counting delays, and inconsistent recounts. He favors uniform closing times and paper ballots for president to improve accuracy and speed.
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U.S
Canada
CNN
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Supreme Court
Mr. Gore
Mr. Bush
Don't cry for me Canada the cost of government
The piece tallies the price of the federal election and MP pensions. It notes $200 million election cost, $33 million in reimbursements, and at least $19 million in severance and pensions for defeated or retiring MPs. It highlights large future pensions for Nunziata and Axworthy and explains pension rules.
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Jean Chretien
Joe Clark
Paul Martin
John Nunziata
Manitoba
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Lloyd Axworthy
David Iftody
Jake Hoppner
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