Number: RL33190 Title: The Direct Recording Electronic Voting Machine (DRE) Controversy: FAQs and Misperceptions Authors: Eric Fischer, Resources, Science, and Industry Division; and Kevin J. Coleman, Government and Finance Division Abstract: Questions that arise frequently with respect to the controversy surrounding DREs and possible misperceptions in the debate can be classified into three categories: those relating to DREs themselves, those that relate to paper audit trails, and those that relate to recounts and audits. Questions in each of those categories are addressed in this report. Pages: 19 Date: March 7, 2007