Voter ID bill pulled from agenda & Groups rally against voter IDs

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.omaha.com/article/20120112/NEWS01/701139961/722#voter-id-bill-pulled-from-agenda

By Martha Stoddard

LINCOLN — A bill that would require Nebraskans to show government-issued photo identification to vote has been pulled from the legislative agenda.

Legislative Bill 239 had been expected to come up for debate next week.

The bill's sponsor, State Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont, said Thursday he asked to have the bill pulled because he wants more time to counter misinformation from opponents.

"I wanted people to educate themselves on it," he said. "It's a pretty watered-down ID bill."

FULL story at link.

Also see Groups rally against voter IDs: http://www.omaha.com/article/20120112/NEWS01/701129891#groups-rally-against-voter-ids

[babylonsister]

1. Good. Education is always key. nt