Sunshine and Shadows: The Clear Obama Message for Freedom of Information Meets Mixed Results

[bobthedrummer]

(3-15-10 The National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book 308)

National Security Archive FOIA Audit Finds Ancient Requests Still Pending (up to 18 Years);

Only Four Federal Agencies with Releases Up and Denials Down from Last Year

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB308/index.htm

[Emit]

1. Hey bobthedrummer, thanks for the info. Good to see you posting.

Ironically, I just posted on a related topic last night:

Making Public Information Available Online: Rep. Israel Introduces the Public Online Information Act
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7961570

More here: ‘Sunshine Week’ highlights transparency
http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/87233-sunshine-week-shines-light-on-transparency

Mine sunk like a rock. But, it's all important stuff, imho. :hi:

[bobthedrummer]

3. I'm posting from my local public library, as I no longer use a home pc either.

You always know where/what the "important stuff" is, my friend.

Peace out for now Emit.
:hi:

[bobthedrummer]

2. Either "reading is fundamental", and an informed citizenry necessary for democracy-or not

I don't spend as much time and energy as I used to on the Internet because politics is LOCAL. But I utilize much of what originated on the Internet to support arguments, when arguments occur-yet one can't beat those old public access records stashed away in your own jurisdiction...

Then there are the whistle blowers, I've always paid attention to them.
Sometimes they get "gagged" by court orders and/or "national security" issues that are truly criminal conspiracies designed to protect networks full of terrible operatives and crimes committed in the name of the people of The United States of America.

[bananas]

5. I was going to post some articles from whistleblower.org

but didn't get a chance to.

The Case for Stronger Federal Whistleblower Protections. http://whistleblower.org/blog/31-2010/451-the-case-for-stronger-federal-whistleblower-protections

FOIAs under Obama Not Living Up to Promises http://whistleblower.org/blog/31-2010/452-foias-under-obama-not-living-up-to-promises

[KoKo]

4. Hi Bob, K&R!

I have something about the new Administrations poor record on "transparency" in Editorials. This is good to know more information from you here.

Glad to see you around. :hi: