I read today that Congress recently moved to expand the Freedom of Information Act by making records held by government contractors subject to the law and increasing the penalties for non-compliance. The house passed the legislation with a voice vote, and the Senate passed it 3 weeks ago. The bill restores disclosure standards that commits government agencies to releasing requested information unless there is a finding that such disclosure could do harm. We need more disclosure to prevent government abuses against the wishes of the people.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Freedom of Information Act...
I read today that Congress recently moved to expand the Freedom of Information Act by making records held by government contractors subject to the law and increasing the penalties for non-compliance. The house passed the legislation with a voice vote, and the Senate passed it 3 weeks ago. The bill restores disclosure standards that commits government agencies to releasing requested information unless there is a finding that such disclosure could do harm. We need more disclosure to prevent government abuses against the wishes of the people.
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