This comment is my personal opinion, not that of my employer.

I am a Foreign Service Officer and served overseas on orders for the last 4 years. This would support military and federal civilian employees who serve our country overseas and are Virginia residents. Foreign Service employees are subject to moves on orders every 2-4 years like the military.

I have served as a Consular Officer and assisted U.S. citizens with voting while overseas. Mailing in a ballot is not always an option overseas. Fax and email options for Virginia voters would make it possible for them to vote if they are in a country with unreliable mail service (or if it's too dangerous for them to travel in country) and they can't get to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate to turn in their ballots. I support applications for registration and absentee ballot requests using the FCPA!

Angela Palazzolo