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Cummings, Elijah E.
Baltimore Afro-American
03-24-2006
There is an incessant rumor floating around the African-American community
that we will lose our right to vote in 2007. This is simply not true.
Voting is a fundamental aspect of our democracy.
In the abstract, the right of African Americans to vote and have our votes
fairly counted is protected by the 15th Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States. Until 1965, and the enactment of the federal Voting
Rights Act, however, this fundamental right was all too often denied.
African Americans were often beaten or killed simply for trying to
register. Our parents and grandparents were subjected to poll taxes and
rigorous literacy tests that ...
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REP. ENGEL COMMENTS ON VOTING RIGHTS ACT
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
July 17, 2006 ;
407 words
......the Congressional Record regarding the Voting Rights Act: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD VOTING RIGHTS ACT July 13, 2006 Mr. Speaker, I rise today...Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King the Voting Rights Act reauthorization. Since the law's inception...
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REP. WATT COMMENTS ON VOTING RIGHTS ACT REAUTHORIZATION, H.R. 9
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
July 13, 2006 ;
742 words
......legislation that would extend the Voting Rights Act for 25 years: "I rise today...have engulfed debate on the Voting Rights Act since its inception. The Act...democracy. "H.R. 9 restores the Voting Rights Act to its original intent to secure...
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SEN. FEINGOLD ADDRESSES ON RENEWAL OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
April 27, 2006 ;
692 words
......Feingold On the Renewal of the Voting Rights Act: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I...hearing on the renewal of the Voting Rights Act. First, I'd like to welcome...be with us here today. The Voting Rights Act has been hailed as the most...
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 "Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA)")
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EDITORIAL: Voting Rights Act: Extend this needed law.(Editorial)
Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA);
June 18, 2006 ;
538 words
...Jun. 18--The 1965 Voting Rights Act was a landmark of American history...Representatives to urge passage of the Voting Rights Act. I speak tonight for the dignity...Justice has had to invoke the Voting Rights Act hundreds of times since it was...
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IMPACT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT:MARC MORIAL
Congressional Testimony;
October 18, 2005 ;
787 words
......you my thoughts on the 1965 Voting Rights Act and the enormously positive...for reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act and appreciate your leadership...importance and necessity of the Voting Rights Act cannot be over-emphasized...
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Commemorating The Voting Rights Act of 1965: 'Do Not Let The Progress Have...
Sun Reporter, The;
August 24, 2000 ;
Lewis, John;
787 words
......08-24-2000 Commemorating The Voting Rights Act Of 1965: `Do Not Let The Progress...Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which he heralded...history of American freedom." The Voting Rights Act is the Magna Carta of American...
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Commemorating The Voting Rights Act of 1965: "Do Not Let the Progress Have...
Tennessee TRIBUNE, The;
August 23, 2000 ;
Lewis, John;
787 words
......08-23-2000 Commemorating The Voting Rights Act Of 1965: "Do Not Let The Progress...Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which he heralded...history of American freedom." The Voting Rights Act is the Magna Carta of American...
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Commemorating The Voting Rights Act Of 1965: `Do Not Let The Progress Have...
Atlanta Inquirer;
August 26, 2000 ;
Lewis, John;
787 words
......08-26-2000 Commemorating The Voting Rights Act Of 1965: `Do Not Let The Progress...Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which he heralded...history of American freedom." The Voting Rights Act is the Magna Carta of American...
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REP. HINOJOSA SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
July 13, 2006 ;
374 words
......TX-15) voted to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act, a landmark piece of legislation...Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization Act of 2006 reauthorizes for 25 years the Voting Rights Act, which was signed into law...
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IMPACT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT:JEROME A. GRAY
Congressional Testimony;
November 1, 2005 ;
787 words
......ongoing need for Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. Prior to my 67th birthday...the 40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The resolution noted that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 could not have passed...
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VOTING RIGHTS ACT AND TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING:PATRICK LEAHY
Congressional Testimony;
July 13, 2006 ;
787 words
......bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act, a companion bill to the bipartisan...strongly committed to renewing the Voting Rights Act and therefore supports House...I have been urging that the Voting Rights Act reauthorization bill be made...
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Voting Rights Act of 1965: State should remember anniversary of vital law
Charleston Gazette;
August 5, 2005 ;
Betty Ireland;
595 words
......Aug. 6 is the date when the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark. It codified...the country. Originally, the Voting Rights Act did not prohibit the poll tax...
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REP. SCOTT HAILS FINAL PASSAGE OF VOTING RIGHTS ACT EXTENSION
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
July 13, 2006 ;
375 words
......pass legislation to extend the Voting Rights Act for twenty-five years. The...Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments...that key provisions of the Voting Rights Act were finally reauthorized today...
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Commemorating the 1965 Voting Rights Act: 'Do Not Let The Progress Have...
Los Angeles Sentinel;
August 23, 2000 ;
Lewis, John;
787 words
......08-23-2000 Commemorating the 1965 Voting Rights Act: `Do Not Let The Progress Have...Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which he heralded...history of American freedom." The Voting Rights Act is the Magna Carta of American...
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