Cobb backs off hearing for questionable voters

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These irregularities should be taken care of immediately. They should not bring up these questions at the last minute.

Department of Justice says state’s identity verification requires prior approval
By MARY LOU PICKEL, AARON GOULD SHEININ

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Cobb County has canceled hearings scheduled for Monday for voters who were notified that their citizenship was in doubt.

The decision by the county comes a day after the Department of Justice told Georgia officials that the state’s efforts to verify the identity and citizenship of registered voters must be approved by the federal government in advance.

Asked why the hearings were canceled, Quigley referred questions to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office.

“I understand the process has not been confirmed by DOJ,” Quigley said...