Feingold, Ellison introduce same-day federal voter registration bill

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http://www.minnpost.com/cynthiadizikes/2009/10/29/12987/ellison_proposes_same-day_voter_registration_bill

Ellison proposes same-day voter registration bill
By Cynthia Dizikes | Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 11:38 am


WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., and Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., introduced legislation today that would allow same day registration for all federal elections.

“Minnesota routinely leads the nation in voter turnout - usually over 70%,” Ellison said in a statement. “We do so because in Minnesota our right to vote is a sacred right and a moral obligation. In Minnesota we do everything that encourages, fosters and facilitates everyone’s ability to exercise that right. Enacting a National Election Day Registration law would do for the nation what same day registration has done for our State - give a voice to all who want to vote.”

Cosponsors of the bill include Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Democratic Reps. Tim Walz and Jim Oberstar.

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1. Its a grand morning. Thanks congressfolks.