McALLEN — Access to polls for voters with disabilities is expected to improve thanks to a settlement that was reached between the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Hidalgo County, U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez announced in a news release on Wednesday.
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STAFF REPORT, The Monitor (Texas)
Wed, 09/27/2017 - 9:17am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Texas Hildalgo County McAllen
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