"Secure Elections Act" Coming Up For Vote

Irvu writes "The US House of Representatives is considering HR. 5036, the 'Emergency Assistance for Secure Elections Act of 2008,' as introduced by Representative Rush Holt. The bill is scheduled for a floor vote later today. It would provide for emergency paper ballots, money for the addition of voter verifiable paper ballots to existing systems, and post-election audits. Crucially, the change to paper is opt-in, making it possible for local jurisdictions to govern their own choices. Here are two summaries of the bill. It was reported out of committee with strong bipartisan support. As of this morning the White house has opposed the bill but not threatened a veto, and some previously supportive Republicans have now changed their tune. Calls may be made to your house rep (click on 'Find your representative'). Here's a sample support letter."

Accountability, Ashmountability

[Anonymous Coward]

If the public would just take the leaders their given instead of trying to choose their own, then maybe we'd get somewhere!

What, trampled under foot is a place, isn't it?

What a waste of money

[Skyshadow]

In all seriousness now, wouldn't it just be easier to call up Diebold on November 4 and ask them who won? Think of all the time and money we'd save.

Already done

[Mark_in_Brazil]

It seems the cat's already out of the bag...

Oops [theonion.com]

Re:Nonsence...

[Anonymous Coward]

The trap is they're phasing out tinfoil hats for worthless yet stylish paper ones. Be afraid.