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1. Name: League of Women Voters of the United States
2. Voting Machine Position: Neutral to the question "Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process?"
3. Reasoning:

"At the 2004 Convention, the League determined that in order to ensure integrity and voter confidence in elections, the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) supports the implementation of voting systems and procedures that are secure, accurate, recountable, and accessible. The LWVUS neither supports nor opposes any specific type of voting technology and supports technical innovations." (League of Women Voters of the United States email to ProCon.org on May 26, 2006)

4. Credibility
Ranking:

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5. Organization  
  A. Description:

A nonpartisan political organization working to improve our country's systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education and advocacy
  B. Mission:

"The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy." (from organization's website; accessed 7/18/2006)

  C. Structure: 501(c)4 nonprofit organization with Leagues at the national, state, and local levels

  D. Members /
    Constituents:

Not listed

  E. Annual Budget: $4,386,524 (2004)
  F. Sr. Executive: Mary Wilson
  G. Title: President
  H. Contact Info:
Phone: (202) 429-1965   Fax: (202) 429-0854
E-Mail:  Email contact form
Web Site: www.lwv.org
  I: # of offices: 900 state and local Leagues
  I: Staff: Not listed
6. Relevant Affiliations: League of Women Voters of the United States and League of Women Voters Education Fund operate at the national level
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