Republican lawmakers tie early voting in Mo. to photo ID debate

Monday, March 30, 2009

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The state's top election official is pushing to allow people to vote weeks before Election Day. But some Republican lawmakers say early voting won't happen unless Democrats compromise on a proposal to require a state-issued photo identification to vote.

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