Voting Rights Act Extended

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On Thursday, the U.S. Senate approved a 25-year extension of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which protected the voting rights of African Americans. What do you think?


"OK, 25 more years, but it's over after that, right?"

Chris Lowe • Loan Officer

"I understand that two Senators from Idaho and Wyoming abstained–a fact that's sure to cost them several dozen votes in this fall's election."

Bobbie Dawn • Art Teacher

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"Are you telling me this issue was actually up for debate? Who are these people running my country and what color are they?"

Alex Kline • Systems Analyst