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Aging Voting Equipment and Cattle Herd Decline
The U.S. cattle herd has reached its lowest level since 1951 due to drought, rising costs, and consolidation. Simultaneously, replacing old voting equipment will require significant financial investment and time, potentially taking decades.
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NPR
The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.
2026-05-29 09:00 UTC
NPR
America's voting systems are getting old. But unless Congress makes a massive financial commitment, a new report finds it could take decades before voting machines are widely replaced.
2026-05-29 09:00 UTC