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1. Name: Hart InterCivic
2. Voting Machine Position: Pro to the question "Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process?"
3. Reasoning:

"Hart InterCivic's eSlate Electronic Voting System is designed to be easy to use for voters, election officials, and poll workers. The eSlate has multi-lingual capabilities so voters can easily select the language in which they would like to view the ballot. Its very simple interface, consisting of a large wheel and buttons, makes it easy for all voters, even those with limited dexterity, to move through the ballot and make their selections... It [also] includes integrated features to allow independent voting by visually impaired, physically disabled and literacy challenged voters." ("Easy to Use: Focus on Voting, Not the Equipment," available on company's website; last accessed 10/23/2006)

4. Credibility
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5. Organization  
  A. Description:

"An election services company that offers fully integrated voting and election management services including traditional paper-based balloting, direct recording electronic (DRE), statewide voter registration, balloting, tabulating, and reporting." (From company's website; last accessed 10/23/2006)

  B. Mission:

"Since 1912, we have been providing services to local governments. We evolved our business to become a leading provider of electronic voting systems. We have an ongoing commitment to quality and continual improvement." (From company's website; last accessed 10/23/2006)

  C. Structure: For-Profit Corporation

  D. Members /
    Constituents:

Non-membership

  E. Annual Budget: Not listed
  F. Sr. Executive: J. Britt Kauffman
  G. Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
  H. Contact Info:
Phone: (800) 223-4278   Fax: (512) 252-6466
E-Mail:  info@hartic.com
Web Sitewww.hartintercivic.com
  I: # of offices: 1
  I: Staff: Not listed

6. Relevant Affiliations: Member of the Election Technology Council
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