PA residents - July 9th - input on voting machines and HAVA

[phoebe]

Subject: Act mandates uniform voting nationwide, funds changes

On Wednesday, (July 9th) state officials will host a public hearing at the William Pitt Union at the University of Pittsburgh to explain the program, take questions from the audience and provide input to to the state's advisory panel on the new voters' act.

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As the state completes each stage of the transformation as required by the act, funds will be released to implement the changes. To receive these so-called "requirements payments," Pennsylvania and other states must submit plans to the federal Election Assistance Commission addressing each of 13 elements mandated by the act.

In developing its state plan, a state must work with a committee of appropriate individuals, and follow a process that provides for public notice and comment. That is part of the purpose of Wednesday's public hearing. Hearings also will be held in Reading and Philadelphia

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A copy of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, with Pennsylvania's plan to comply with it, can be viewed online at www.DOS.state.pa.us. The information is located on the right-hand side of the home page under the heading "What's Hot."


http://www.post-gazette.com/election/20030707voting0707p5.asp

[Ein]

1. Goddamnit

Im up in northeast PA, and my car is still in the shop for a blown valve (and my transmission is out of shape as well, and the last time I took a bus (to philadelphia) I missed my exit bus and spent the night sleeping in the lobby of the federal building)....

Bring plenty of BevHarris ammo for me!

[JVS]

2. I wish the article had said what time it will be held

Please tell me if you find out. I'll be in that neighborhood tomorrow and post the exact time if I see it.

[phoebe]

3. Here are directions - no time as of yet

http://www.discover.pitt.edu/tour/directions.html

[phoebe]

4. I PM'd you but for other DU'ers - also go to Activism/Events Forum

Pittsburgh on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at the William Pitt Student Union, Kurtzman Room, on the University of Pittsburgh Campus from 6 – 8 p.m.

[newyawker99]

5. kick

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