Automating Signature Verification on Absentee Ballots and Mail-In Votes

(1) is the touch material, and

(2) is the touch valid?

Determination of whether or not a hit arrived (materiality) is done by a voting process involving the referee and jury. Determination of whether a hit is awarded or not (validity) is done by the referee alone by applying the rules of right of way in foil or sabre or priority in epee.

For each action in a phrase the referee questions the two judges watching the fencer against whom the action is directed. The order in which the referee questions is immaterial, but both must be asked before the referee states his or her vote. The judges and the referee vote as follows:(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Election fraud robs Americans of their voice in government and greatly impacts political results across the nation, making it a significant concern for federal, state, and municipal governments. Any irregularities or fraud arising out of, or in connection with, voter registration or voting can constitute election fraud. Since the most common form of identification used at the polls is a signature, many states and municipal governments are making a conscious effort to ensure that their processes include signature authentication.

Mail-in voting is proving to be an increasingly popular method of voting in the United States. The potential for fraud is greatest in this area because of a lack of uniformity in authentication across all states.

Some jurisdictions, for instance, do not verify a voter's signature on absentee ballots against signatures provided on voter registration forms. Other states require that absentee ballots be notarized or signed in the presence of two witnesses.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

"A government contract for every small business and a grant for every woman, minority and veteran owned business," is the cry that could get any candidate elected to any office.

But if you hear statements like this from a candidate the best advice is to question that candidate's honesty and run in the other direction. Because, no matter how pleasing these promises might sound, they are not ones that any elected official can accomplish on their own. As a matter of fact there are many promises made by candidates for national, state and local offices in the heat of the campaign battle that they cannot keep.

Small Businesses, especially Woman, Minority and Veteran Owned Businesses, need to carefully investigate (or "vet") campaign promises before they use them to make a voting decision. A candidate may have the best intentions in making a promise or they may simply be trying to get your vote. But "let the buyer beware." It is up to you to determine if candidates can not only keep their promises, but if they can and will help and facilitate your business.

Here are 8 critical assessments that will help you evaluate a candidate's ability and willingness to assist your business.

Beware of Lip Service

When you listen to or read what a candidate says, pay attention so that you are not deceived because you hear what you want to hear. Be certain that the candidate is not simply repeating phrases and words that are recognizable as "pro" for Small Businesses; for businesses owned by Women, Minorities or Veterans; or for businesses designated as Disadvantaged.(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

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