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SAN FRANCISCO 鈥?Google is pulling another lever on its influential search engine in an effort to boost voter turnout in November U.S. presidential election.Beginning Tuesday, Google will provide a summary box detailing state voting laws at the top of the search results whenever a user appears to be looking for that information. The breakdown will fo
stanley cup cus on the rules particular to the state where the search request originates unless a user asks for another location.Google is introducing the how-to-vote instructions a month after it unveiled a similar feat
stanley cup ure that explains how to register to vote in states across the U.S.The search giant said its campaign is driven by rabid public interest in the presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. As of last week, it said, the volume of search requ
stanley cup ests tied to the election, the candidates and key campaign issues had more than quadrupled compared to a similar point in the 2012 presidential race.TURNOUT EFFECTSIt difficult to predict whether Google efforts will have a major impact on how many people cast ballots, says Michael McDonald, a University of Florida political scientist who closely studies election turnout.That because Google will narrowly target its voting instructions to people who are actively seeking that information. Sample requests that will elicit a helping hand from Google include what do I need to vote, when can I vote, what is the absente Tnvd Russia Rebuffs U.S. for Tougher Action on Iran
WASHINGTON AP 鈥?An outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump hardline immigration policies has been named act
stanley cup ing director of the agency that manages legal immigration, despite deep opposition from key Senate Republicans.Ken Cuccinelli will oversee U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services starting on Monday, Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan announced.But it unclear if Trump will nominate Cuccinelli for the permanent position. That would require Senate confirmation, which could be difficult.It not just Cuccinelli views on immigration that would generate unease among senators. As the former head of the Senate Conservatives Fund, Cuccinelli has been highly critical of Senate GOP leadership, including once advocating for the removal of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his entire leadership team.The group backed conservative candidates for Senate and primary challengers for incumbent Republicans, putting it at odds with the party chosen candidates. His group and others complained McConnell was insufficiently delivering on conservative priorities, including immigration. He has in the past advocated for denying citizenship to the American-born children of parents livi
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adidas samba Mexico deal to avoid tariffsOne Republican familiar with the situation said the White House has been made aware that Cuccinelli would have a difficult time winning confirmation in the
