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“Most states have laws permitting someone besides a voter to return the voter’s mail ballot. These laws vary by state. Mail ballots take the form of absentee ballots and ballots cast in vote-by-mail states,” the Wisconsin-based, non-profit research organization noted in a guide to the subject. “Unlike other states, Alaska is truly on the front lines. Because of our close proximity to our neighbors there is very little margin for error. Russian territory is only a few miles away. We are the one state closest to the Korean Peninsula and China. Alaska is truly on the front lines,” said Alaska Gov.“This latest incident demonstrates that Alaska remains the most strategic place on earth for both geopolitics and national defense,” Mr.
“The 118th Congress is the most racially and ethnically diverse in history. Overall, 133 lawmakers identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Alaska Native or multiracial. Together, these lawmakers make up a quarter of Congress, including 28% of the House of Representatives and 12% of the Senate.
In addition, there are 18 foreign-born lawmakers in the 118th Congress, including 17 in the House and one in the Senate — Sen.• 59% of U.S. adults say that the current federal government in Washington has a “negative impact” on most people’s lives; 78% of Republicans, 65% of independents and 38% of Democrats agree.
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