Advocates of a D.C. voting rights bill are stepping up their lobbying in the Senate, hoping to lock up commitments from a crucial group of lawmakers to ensure that the measure passes next month.
Most Democrats back the legislation, as do several Republicans. The advocacy group DC Vote blitzed 21 Senate offices last week and found a few additional Republicans "leaning yes," said Ilir Zherka, the organization's executive director. Key senators are also trying to persuade colleagues to support the bill.
Tuesday, 26 June 2007
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