Some New England states faulted on soldier voting

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Some New England states faulted on soldier voting

By CBS 3 Springfield News

Story Published: Jan 6, 2009 at 3:33 PM EST

Story Updated: Jan 6, 2009 at 3:33 PM EST

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A study says 16 states - including four in
New England - don't give soldiers deployed overseas enough time to
vote.

The Pew Center on the States says faulty absentee voting systems
could be improved by allowing more lead time or sending election
materials electronically.

In New England, the study gave failing grades to Connecticut,
Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It says Vermont's system is
borderline, and Rhode Island's raises privacy and security
concerns.

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