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Here's the info from Common Cause and the League of Women Voters:
SYMPOSIUM ON REDISTRICTING REFORM
SPONSORED BY
COMMON CAUSE/NORTH CAROLINA
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE COUNTY
ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS
WHEN: Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
WHERE: The Mountain View Room in UNCA’s Sherrill Center
WHAT: Lunch and Panel Discussion
WHO: Bob Phillips, E. D. of Common Cause/NC
Jane Pinsky, Chair Coalition for Government & Lobbying Reform
No matter where you live in the US, redistricting can affect the relevance of your vote. Learn how this subverts the will of the people, how that can be avoided and what citizens can do to help.
SIGN UP TO ATTEND: We want to make sure we have enough food; RSVP to tomcoulson@aol.com or call 828-674-3046
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