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<p>FILE - In this May 16, 2012, file photo Florida Gov. Rick Scott speaks in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In a victory for Republicans, the federal government has agreed to let Florida use a law enforcement database to challenge people?s right to vote if they are suspected of not being U.S. citizens. The agreement, made in a letter Scott?s administration that was obtained by The Associated Press, grants the state access to a list of resident non citizens maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. The Obama administration had denied Florida?s request for months. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File)</p>

<p>FILE - In this May 16, 2012, file photo Florida Gov. Rick Scott speaks in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In a victory for Republicans, the federal government has agreed to let Florida use a law enforcement database to challenge people?s right to vote if they are suspected of not being U.S. citizens. The agreement, made in a letter Scott?s administration that was obtained by The Associated Press, grants the state access to a list of resident non citizens maintained by the Dep…

July 15, 2012

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Feds approve Florida access to citizens list
July 15, 2012 9:15 p.m.

Feds approve Florida access to citizens list

WASHINGTON - In a victory for Republicans, the federal government has agreed to let Florida use a law enforcement database to challenge people's right to vote if they are suspected of not being U.S. citizens.