All Posts Tagged With: "Patrick Leahy"

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We really must have transparency and accountability

Having been clear, I hope, in presenting my progressive/liberal credentials, I’ll say that for some things there simply is no middle road. Transparency and accountability are among those things.

President Obama has so far signaled, if not outright opposition, at least considerable foot-dragging when it comes to undoing some of what can be undone of Bush’s legacy, and pursuing accountability for Bushies who may have committed crimes.

18Feb2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Of Ombudsmen, Freedom of Information Act, Conflict of Interest, and Bush

This certainly does not come as a surprise. From a recent AP story on WTOPnews.com: WASHINGTON (AP) – A Senate committee chairman accused the Bush administration on Monday of undercutting open government with a budget proposal that would have the Justice Department oversee a new office devoted to promoting greater freedom of information. Open government [...]

6Feb2008 | | 0 comments | Continued

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