John, I was glad to see that the Voting Rights Act was renewed even over the protestations of some southern republicans who wanted their amendments to get in even tho their collegues had agreed not to bring up those amendments.

Congrats to congress on that one.

From that first article John, I take that to read....well first, the quote;"Sharing this voting technology will create the confidence of people in the democratic system that will eventually lead to economic development within Benin," Rokita said

Now the translation
If we donate the rigged machines to you, install a fascist puppet regime, then we can pillage you land and resources for our profit

Am I close ?