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1. Name: Diebold Election Systems, Inc.
2. Voting Machine Position: Pro to the question "Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process?"
3. Reasoning:

"Diebold electronic voting stations are being used in locations across the United States to assist voters in exercising their most fundamental constitutional right. The right to vote." (from the company's website; accessed 3/14/2006)

4. Credibility
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5. Organization  
  A. Description:

A manufacturer of electronic voting solutions, including direct recording electronic (DRE) voting machines, to jurisdictions of all sizes, along with service and elections support
  B. Mission:

"To ensure accurate vote counting, extremely reliable security, and accessibility for every voter." (from the company's website; accessed 3/14/2006)

  C. Structure: For-profit, multi-national corporation

  D. Members /
    Constituents:

Non-membership

  E. Annual Budget: Not listed
  F. Sr. Executive: Dave Byrd
  G. Title: President
  H. Contact Info:
Phone: (800) 433-8683   Fax: None listed
E-Mail:  Email Contact Form
Web Site: www.diebold.com/dieboldes
  I: # of offices: Not listed
  I: Staff: Not listed
6. Relevant Affiliations: Wholly-owned subsidiary of Diebold, Inc.
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