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House GOP Blocks Funding for Election Security

Jul 19, 2018
The legislation would have extended funds to protect voting systems from hacking. Congress approved $380 million in the current budget for the program, but Democrats want a similar amount through 2019. Republicans contend that new spending is not needed.