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  • Latest Action: Feb 07, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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    • Government Policy: Congressional Redistricting and the Voting ... - April 20, 2012 by Alerts - In the 112th Congress, legislation has been introduced that would establish certain standards and requirements for congressional redistricting, including H.R. 419, the Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011, H.R. 453, the ...

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      As noted by Alerts on April 20, 2012, "In the 112th Congress, legislation has been introduced that would establish certain standards and requirements for congressional redistricting, including H.R. 419, the Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011, H.R. 453, the ..." (/url?q=http://government-policy.blogspot.com/2012/04/congressional-redistricting-and-voting.html&sa=U&ei=cnYTUK2vNOrY0QG8soHACA&ved=0CD8QmAEwCA&usg=AFQjCNEXnCawbvMoH6kEDyyYPUbOLcxxxg)
    • Government Policy: Congressional Redistricting and the Voting ... - April 20, 2012 by Alerts - In the 112th Congress, legislation has been introduced that would establish certain standards and requirements for congressional redistricting, including H.R. 419, the Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011, H.R. 453, the ...

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      As noted by Alerts on April 20, 2012, "In the 112th Congress, legislation has been introduced that would establish certain standards and requirements for congressional redistricting, including H.R. 419, the Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011, H.R. 453, the ..." (/url?q=http://government-policy.blogspot.com/2012/04/congressional-redistricting-and-voting.html&sa=U&ei=s_jkT9LZA8mQ2QWiquzZCQ&ved=0CDwQmAEwBw&usg=AFQjCNFtsv9agmEMXZohfd1iAky9crLXrg)
    • Government Policy: Congressional Redistricting and the Voting ... - April 20, 2012 by Alerts - In the 112th Congress, legislation has been introduced that would establish certain standards and requirements for congressional redistricting, including H.R. 419, the Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011, H.R. 453, the ...

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      As noted by Alerts on April 20, 2012, "In the 112th Congress, legislation has been introduced that would establish certain standards and requirements for congressional redistricting, including H.R. 419, the Redistricting Transparency Act of 2011, H.R. 453, the ..." (/url?q=http://government-policy.blogspot.com/2012/04/congressional-redistricting-and-voting.html&sa=U&ei=EPjiT5L7IYTs2AWI7cnACw&ved=0CEAQmAEwCA&usg=AFQjCNF66bFkKheDH5eAM9uBPsu0CTcmpA)

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    • Promise 296: Bill remains stuck in committee - July 25, 2012 by Politifact.com - ...Broken. Sources: CQ.com, Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act: Report with additional views to accompany S. 453: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 (subscription) Senate Judiciary Committee, Statement

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      As noted by Politifact.com on July 25, 2012, "...Broken. Sources: CQ.com, Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act: Report with additional views to accompany S. 453: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007 (subscription) Senate Judiciary Committee, Statement " (http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/obameter/promise/296/sign-the-deceptive-practices-and-voter-intimidatio/)
    • - January 29, 2011 by BlueRidgeNow.com - One of them, dubbed the Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act, HR 453, aims to “lessen the divisive, partisan tone in Washington,” Shuler says. ...

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      As noted by BlueRidgeNow.com on January 29, 2011, " One of them, dubbed the Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act, HR 453, aims to “lessen the divisive, partisan tone in Washington,” Shuler says. ... " (http://rosereport.org/20110131/virginia-redistricting-republican-districts-surrounding-democratic-richmond/)
    • Shuler lands major financial post, introduces redistricting reform legislation - January 27, 2011 by Mountain Xpress - According to his website, the Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act, HR 453, would “require states to establish an independent, ...

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      As noted by Mountain Xpress on January 27, 2011, " According to his website, the Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act, HR 453, would “require states to establish an independent, ... " (http://www.mountainx.com/news/2011/shuler_lands_major_financial_post)
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