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News: Congressman Frank Wolf responds to DOJ, demands information

Congressman Frank Wolf has sent a letter to the Attorney General demanding answers he has sought for almost two years.  Congressman Wolf’s letter details four times that the Department of Justice pointed to the ongoing Office of Professional Responsibility investigation to deny him the information.  He points out that investigation is complete and now wants answers.  Congressman Wolf is the chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee which oversees the DOJ budget. 

Should Florida send felon voting rules to DOJ for approval

Florida has reversed the rules imposed by ex-Governor Charlie Crist that made it easier for felons to restore their voting rights.  Governor Scott has reversed them and has not sent them to the Justice Department for preclearance under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.  The NAACP and the Advancement Project are demanding he do so.

This is one submission some in the DOJ might not want to see either.  A preclearance will anger friends.  An objection will infuriate everyone else.