Paper trail proposal for electronic voting gains support
Marie Cocco reports on legislators led by Rep. Rush Holt pushing a bill requiring a voter verified paper record for modern voting systems. Critics warn of cost and delays while advocates cite preventing hacks and errors to restore voter confidence amid Florida and national glitches.
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Almanac Sunday July 6 2003 highlights birthdays and events
Almanac notes July 6 2003 as day 187 of 2003 and 76 of summer. It cites historic items such as the dollar name adoption in 1785 and the Republican Party’s 1854 organization. Birthdays span John Paul Jones and others. The Moon is first quarter. A controversial Thurmond tribute closes the column.
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Mark Russell on Jessica Lynch media frenzy
The hospitalized former POW is swamped with pitches from media, including gifts from Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric, as agents and deals flood in while her parents seek help and speculation grows over America’s changing values after recent events.
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A Whim of One Justice by Krauthammer
Charles Krauthammer argues that the U S Constitution is shaped by Justice Sandra Day O Connor, noting shifts on abortion, race preferences, and gay rights. He defends judicial restraint, warns against activism, and cites civil rights history to favor legislative over judicial change. The column reflects on democracy, legitimacy, and social peace.
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