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Democrats Sue To Stop New Anti-Voter-Fraud Law in New Hampshire

Matthew McDonald

The new statute, passed earlier this year, is designed to prevent people who don't live in New Hampshire from voting in New Hampshire. But Democrats say it will suppress voting, and they are suing in state court to stop the law.

SO VAIN: Solar Eclipse Pre-Trial Motion Gets Federal Judge Going
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SO VAIN: Solar Eclipse Pre-Trial Motion Gets Federal Judge Going

Evan Lips

A federal judge in Tampa, Florida appeared to have a good time penning his order denying a prosecutor's bid to have a trial date moved to accommodate a federal agent who months ago scheduled a trip to travel to an area of the country graced by the "totality" of Monday's rare solar eclipse.

U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Douglas Merryday was apparently in no mood to grant a holiday. 

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