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March 13, 2013

By David S. Hilzenrath

VA Suppressed Data on Gulf War Vets' Health Problems, Former Official Says



Stethescope The Department of Veterans Affairs has suppressed evidence that Gulf War veterans’ health problems could be linked to their exposure to toxic substances during the 1991 war, a former VA epidemiologist alleges.

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Topics: Public Health and Science

March 13, 2013

By Andre Francisco

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Modernize FOIA



Open Government A draft bipartisan bill announced on Tuesday would “mandate a single online portal for all Freedom of Information Act requests across government,” according to an article in NextGov.

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Topics: Open Government

March 12, 2013

By Michael Smallberg

Prospective SEC Chairman Dismisses Revolving Door Concerns



Financial Oversight Mary Jo White—Obama’s nominee for chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission—said at her confirmation hearing that the public need not worry about her history of defending companies from the government. But her explanation was less than reassuring.

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Topics: Financial Sector

March 12, 2013

By Lili Shirley

Glass Half Full or Empty? A Look at Obama’s Transparency Record



Glass Half Full or Half Empty? OpenTheGovernment.org released a report today that looks at the steps President Obama’s administration has taken to create a more open government.

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Topics: Open Government

March 11, 2013

By Andre Francisco

Video: Join POGO in Celebrating Sunshine Week



Danille Brian on Sunshine Week 2013 Watch the video with POGO's Danielle Brian to get caught up on the big open government victories from last year and some of the challenges ahead.

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Topics: Open Government

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