Diebold Can't Sell Voting-Machines Unit

August 16th, 2007 in Technology / Business
Diebold Can't Sell Voting-Machines Unit (AP)

In this Oct. 28, 2005 file photo, a Diebold voting machine demo is shown in Columbus, Ohio. Diebold Inc. on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, found a way to distance its primary businesses from its often criticized voting machines segment while still owning it. Diebold Election Systems is transforming into Premier Election Solutions, which will continue to be up for sale in full or in part. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

(AP) -- Diebold Inc. confirmed on Thursday what had been widely speculated since January: That it tried and failed to sell its often criticized voting technology business.

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