Tennessee bill penalizes paid voter signup groups' problems

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Legislation backed by Tennessee Republican Secretary of State Tre Hargett has been amended to provide for fines or misdemeanors only if voter registration groups violating the proposal's new restrictions pay their workers. Hargett contended Thursday the change will encourage well-intended civic groups. Democrats offered opposition. Rep. ...

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