N.H. House rejects federal REAL ID Act

[cascagraphic]

The New Hampshire House voted overwhelmingly yesterday to reject the federal REAL ID Act as amounting to the creation of a national ID card. The House voted 268-8 to send to the Senate the bill that would bar the state from complying with the federal act that sets standards for driver's licenses.

Gov. John Lynch has said he will sign the bill if it reaches his desk.

Ban supporters said New Hampshire needs to send a clear statement that the federal government strayed too far.

"It is probably the worst piece of blackmail to come out of the federal government. This is pure, unadulterated blackmail," said. Rep. Sherman Packard, R-Londonderry.



http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Federal+driver%27s+license+program+gets+the+boot&articleId=a16155fb-0ee0-43c2-a32c-70ae7d26bdf0

[sarge43]

1. Good

It's always a mistake to try to bully Graniteheads.:nuke:

Welcome to DU, cascagraphic.

[maxanne]

2. excellent

The NH House voted against REAL ID last year, too. It was the NH Senate that lacked the ovaries to go all the way. Let's hope this year is different.