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JUNE 28, 2001

Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris on Wednesday criticized an election report which faults her and other top state officials for last year's Presidential election.

In a written statement to the Senate Rules Committee, Harris, a Republican, says the US Civil Rights Commission report is biased and partisan. It was approved by the Democratic and Independent members of the Commission.

A Republican member also criticized the report at the hearing yesterday. The hearing on improving federal elections continues today.

Get the Report:
Voting Irregularities in Florida During the 2000 Presidential Election (USCCR June 2001)

Get Senate Testimony:
IMPROVING CONDUCT OF FEDERAL ELECTIONS (Senate Rules Committee)

Get the Story:
Florida's Harris Attacks U.S. Report as Partisan (The Washington Post 6/28)
Senators Hear Bitter Words on Florida Vote (The New York Times 6/28)
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Civil rights commissioners spar over Florida election report (AP 6/27)
Katherine Harris replies to federal commission criticism (AP 6/27)

Relevant Links:
US Civil Rights Commission - http://www.usccr.gov

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Fla. election report approved (6/11)
Fla. election report criticized (6/6)
Draft report criticizes Fla. election (6/5)