Soaries Defends Eyeing Terror Plan

By Amy Keller and Kara Rowland
Roll Call Staff
July 14, 2004, 12 a.m.

Despite a round of criticism from lawmakers in both parties, Election Assistance Commission Chairman DeForest Soaries is holding firm in his desire to discuss emergency protocols in the event of a terrorist attack or other catastrophic event on or near Election Day.



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