GOP wrestles with Voting Rights Act fallout in wake of ruling
Republican leaders face a split path after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act. They weigh rewriting preclearance rules, state level voting restrictions, and outreach to minority voters while trying to maintain national competitiveness. Key figures include Reince Priebus, Eric Cantor, and Ken Cuccinelli amidst moves in North Carolina Texas Virginia and Mississippi.
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McCutcheon notes staffing shortages as new rules ban accountants from preparing books and audits. Martinez says audits set financial standards to ensure capital projects finish responsibly. About 269 million in capital projects approved this year. Balderas warns entities without audits risk waste and abuse. Senate leader Sanchez criticizes the rollout as harmful to small rural communities seeking jobs from capital outlays.
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