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Voting Rights Act #78670

ABC Evening News for Friday, Jun 18, 1982
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(Studio) Senator reported extending 1965 Voting Rights Act; details given.
REPORTER: Frank Reynolds

(DC) Senator deliberation of issue and final vote examined. Background to debate of legislature, with principals Senators John East, Robert Dole and civil rights monitor Joseph Rauh, explained; new Voting Rights Act and previous one compared on screen. [EAST - explains opposition to new legislature] Senator Harry Byrd noted opposing new legislature
REPORTER: Brit Hume

Reporter(s):
Hume, Brit;
Reynolds, Frank
Duration:
00:02:00

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