Black leaders criticize Ala. Gov. on veto
Alabama black leaders held a press conference yesterday to blast the decision of Governor Bob Riley to veto the bill restoring the voting rights of most ex-felons. The word"betrayal" was used several times. Sen. Rodger Smitherman said that the veto would not affect his support for the Governor's tax reform and accountability package which faces a 9 September referendum. The Black Caucus said that it will oppose preclearance of the voter ID bill which was passed in tandem with the ex-felon bill.
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