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Government transparency and accountability.(EDUCATION FUND)(Brief article)
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National Voter
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June 1, 2008
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As part of Sunshine Week 2008, a national nonpartisan effort to promote transparency and enlighten and empower citizens to take part in their government, the League co-sponsored a successful forum, "Government Secrecy: Censoring Your Right to Know" at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The event was simultaneously webcast nationwide to 22 host sites--including five League-led sites--where hundreds participated (some calling in or e-mailing questions to the panelists). Panelists included former Congressman ...