Agencies Move to Restrict FOIA Access in Last-Minute Regs

As one of the most secretive presidential administrations in history gets ready to close up shop, it's closing a few more things -- records. Over the past few months, some federal agencies have issued rules that would eliminate public disclosure of information -- or, in some cases, make it more difficult for requesters to get information. Full Story »

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by Fred Gatlin - Jan. 6, 2009

This is an interesting and informative article about continued secrecy of the current administration. It is well written and has multiple sources.

Well we know this administration is not transparent.

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by Jack Dinkmeyer - Jan. 6, 2009

An article reporting that the most secretive administration in history is finding ways to make most secret its information and records is like saying the sky is blue. Nothing really excitingly new here. Indeed, the article raises questions about what really creative methods are Bushies doing to conceal their behaviors.

As the allies advanced into Nazi Germany, a particularly worrisome problem became crucial: how to get rid of all those incriminating records? And ... More »

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by Glenn LaBauve - Jan. 6, 2009

One of the most improtant tools of jounalism is access to source information. Ever since Nixon forced Congress to implement FIOA, roaches that want to hide their actions have tried various ways to hide from the light. It appears this administration has found a way to break the light switch.

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by Randy Morrow - Jan. 7, 2009
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by Fabrice Florin - Jan. 6, 2009
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by Joel Kulenkamp - Jan. 6, 2009
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by Kenneth Sibbett - Jan. 7, 2009

This article, report or memo I hope explains why the Bush Administration is the most secretive in history.

When Bush first took office he froze all presidential records for 25 more years after HE leaves office. The reason was Iran/Contra. His father was ... More »

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by SPENCER ADAMS - Jan. 6, 2009

ProPublica is an oasis in the desert of investigative journalism; so many events would disappear without it. This article is a great example.

I'm delighted to see Propublica expose the fight on regulations. Only a handful of any media are covering this.

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