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DOJ announces charges against Utah postal worker , pivots to mail voting fight with states
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from cbs6albany.com · United States · North America
The Department of Justice has announced charges against a postal worker in Utah and is shifting its focus to a dispute with states regarding mail voting. This indicates significant legal and political developments concerning election processes.
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