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Tue Jun 25, 2013, 12:59 PM Jun 2013

VP Biden: VRA Ruling Has ‘Upset A Well Established Practice

Vice President Joe Biden said he was disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision Tuesday that striked down a key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, saying the ruling has "upset a well established practice."

"The administration will do everything in our power to ensure that fair and equal voting practices are maintained," he said during a speech on the miniumum wage at the White House. "There is a lot of work to be done."

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/biden-scotus-ruling-has-upset-well-established-practice

Obama hits Supreme Court on voting rights case
http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2013/06/25/obama-supreme-court-voting-rights-act/2455939/

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Vice President Biden also voiced disappointment with the high court ruling, saying that "voting is a fundamental right" and "voting discrimination still exists."

Speaking at a White House event on raising the minimum wage, Biden said "we're going to work with Congress" on revamping the Voting Rights Act.

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