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By Lee Levine
Lawyer, Levine Sullivan & Koch
In the United States, the government may not prevent the publication of a newspaper, even when there is reason to believe that it is about to reveal information that will endanger our national security. FULL STORY>



Obama deputy: Transparency a priority, but takes time
By Gene Policinski Training is an issue, Norman Eisen says at National FOI Day.
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    Federal courts to provide audio recordings of some trials
    Judicial Conference of the United States, which sets federal court policies, says its actions will improve public access. 03.17.10


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