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Did voting glitches defeat Kerry in Ohio?

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Both Republican and Democratic parties have identified Ohio as the key 'battleground' state of the upcoming congressional election and hence both have mounted ambitious efforts of register new Ohio voters. Many researchers have stated that the problems of 2004 elections, in which US President George Bush's win over Senator John Kerry was disputed on grounds of engineering a massive fraud, might inspire a new wave of voting reforms, though substantive changes are unlikely before the 2008 elections.

Public affairs, Political activity, Republican Party (United States), Democratic Party (United States), Election forecasting, Kerry, John F., Congressional elections

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Y2K Dilemma: Will computer glitches wreak havoc in 2000?

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Officials report they are cautiously optimistic that that infrastructure in the U.S. will not shut down with computers not programmed to read the year 2000. Others claim because of the interconnectedness of business and foreign countries there will be disruption in global interbank transactions, availability of raw materials and components. There is also concern about mass social disruption grounded in public panic.

Social aspects, Science and technology policy, Year 2000 transition (Computers), International economic relations, International cooperation

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Key cases

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The courts in the US are forcing key last-minute rules changes, some of which, will affect eligibility to vote on November 7, 2006. Two of the most influential decisions that were handed down in Ohio and Florida are discussed.

Florida, Interpretation and construction

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