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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Tuesday's primary elections in New York will be monitored to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws, the U.S. Justice Department said.
Federal observers and Justice Department personnel will monitor polling place activities in New York, Kings and Queens counties, based on the special coverage provisions of the Voting Rights Act, such as minority language provisions, the department said Monday in news release.
For the 2008 presidential elections, the Civil Rights Division will implement a comprehensive Election Day program to ensure ballot access, the department said.
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HOUSTON, Dec. 4 (UPI) --
A winter storm warning was in effect Friday for several Texas counties as inches of snow accumulation was expected, the National Weather Service said.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (UPI) --
Fans sent more than 33,000 text messages during the "'Monk' Farewell Viewers' Choice Marathon," USA Network said Friday.
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