Posted on 03/17/2015 7:19:22 AM PDT by TangledUpInBlue
It’s a curious time for people who believe in transparency and openness in government.
They say they are for transparency. In 2013, President Obama boasted, “This is the most transparent administration in history.” But watch what his administration does.
Today, it will issue new rules exempting a key administrative office that handles issues such as request for access to government email records from the Freedom of Information Act. That law is specifically designed to allow private parties to look at government documents that aren't privileged or involve national security.
Ironically, the nation celebrated FOIA just yesterday with National Freedom of Information Day. By the way, it’s also Sunshine Week in Washington, a celebration of transparency in government of the kind Obama likes to tout.
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Sort of like that vexatious ruling in Hawaii concerning his BC.
obviously transparent
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