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U.S. PIRG Announces Government Integrity Reform Agenda for 111th Congress 11/06/2008

Overriding Priority for Fixing Washington: Repair the public financing system for presidential elections and create a new public financing system for congressional elections.

National Young Voter Turnout Increases by More than Two Million 11/05/2008

Young voter turnout surged by at least 2.2 million votes over 2004 levels this election, according to new data released by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.

California: Californians Say "Yes" to High-Speed Rail! 11/04/2008

This vote confirms California’s commitment to building high-speed rail. Now California leaders must continue fighting for the project in order to start laying the tracks as quickly as possible.

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Connecting the Commonwealth: Key Public Transportation Projects and Their Benefits for Massachusetts 10/13/2008

A new report released today by the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG) analyzes the benefits of proposed and planned public transportation projects throughout Massachusetts.

More For Your Money: How The Oregon Health Fund Board's Draft Health Reform Plan Reins In Skyrocketing Health Care Costs 9/30/2008

Oregon businesses and consumers are facing unsustainable increases health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs, with health care costs rising at more than double the rate of inflation. Given this, Oregon officials are developing a major health reform plan to cut costs, improve health outcomes, and ensure Oregonians have access to affordable quality health care.

Vanishing Voters: Why Registered Voters Drop Off the Rolls 9/24/2008

In 1993, Congress passed the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Its primary purpose was to open up the voter registration process and enhance democratic participation. Fifteen years after enactment of the NVRA, however, many states continue to appear unaware of the federal rules regarding voter roll purges. A survey of state laws and election officials shows that, on the eve of the 2008 general election, voters across the country do not appear to enjoy the important voter protection provisions afforded by the NVRA.

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