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The Watcher: March 9, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 4 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Commentary: Security Contracting and the Dilemma of Defining an Inherently Governmental Function

More Action Is Needed to Improve Recovery Act Data Quality

Government Openness

White House Seeks More Transparent Environmental Reviews

Plans for National Broadband Access May Be in Danger

Protecting the Public

Regulatory Lapses Inflate Health Care Costs, Reports Find

Scientists Recommend Ways to Restore Scientific Integrity to Government

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Supreme Court Hears Charities' First Amendment Challenge to Patriot Act

Nonprofits Are Making a Major Impact on Redistricting Reform

The Watcher: February 23, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 3 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Commentary: Celebrating One of the Recovery Act's Legacies: Transparency

President Obama's Progressive Tax Initiatives

Government Openness

Leaders and Laggards in Agency Open Government Webpages

Public Speaks on Ideas to Open Up Environmental Agencies

SEC Guidance Addresses Disclosure of Climate Change Impacts

Protecting the Public

Patchwork Improvements Continue for E-Rulemaking

FDA Announces New Approach to Inspections of Imported Products

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Citizens United: Additional Legislative Responses

The Watcher: January 27, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 2 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Commentary: Deficit Commissions Unlikely to Produce Results

The End of TARP to Be Met with Controversy

Government Openness

Agencies Make Data More Widely Available Through Data.gov

Bite Taken Out of Chemical Secrecy

Protecting the Public

FDA Shifts Position on BPA but Says Its Hands are Tied

Lead Standards for Children's Products Challenge CPSC

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Citizens United: The Supreme Court Decision and Its Potential Impacts

Citizens United: Nonprofit Calls to Action and the Legislative Response

The Watcher: January 12, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 1 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

The Recovery Act Spending That Wasn't There

Government Openness

Chemical Secrecy Increasing Risks to Public

Administration Revises Classification and Declassification Systems

Protecting the Public

Hundreds of Rules May Be Void after Agencies Miss Procedural Step

Improving Implementation of the Paperwork Reduction Act

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Federal Court Rules on Voting Rights of Incarcerated Felons

The Watcher: December 21, 2009 -- Year-in-Review Edition

Vol. 10, No. 24 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Fiscal Policy in 2009 – A Review

Government Openness

Transparency: Change You can Trust

Protecting the Public

Beginning Steps toward a Regulatory Reform Agenda: Regulatory News in 2009

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

A Song about Nonprofit Speech Rights in 2009

The Watcher: December 8, 2009

Vol. 10, No. 23 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

OMB Watch Unveils Recovery Act Recipient Reports Database

Estate Tax Reform Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate

House Moves to Give More Access for GAO, SIGTARP, and the Public

Government Openness

Open Government Directive Hits the Streets

Secret Holds Continue in the Senate

Study Shows Infants Exposed to Hundreds of Harmful Chemicals before Birth

State Governments Follow Federal Lead in Data Reporting Technology

Protecting the Public

New OIRA Staffer Calls Attention to Office’s Role

MSHA Outlines Policy, Regulatory Agenda

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Group Asks FEC if Federal Election Law Preempts State Robocall Laws

How Will Proposed Anti-Prostitution Rules Impact Nonprofits?

The Watcher: November 24, 2009

Vol. 10, No. 22 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

GAO Report Shines Spotlight on Recovery Act Jobs Data

The IRS Gets Serious about Tax Enforcement

Government Openness

Lessons of Bhopal: 25 Years Later, U.S. Chemical Laws Need Strengthening

Technology Sector Increases Its Presence in Open Government Dialogue

Protecting the Public

OSHA Misses Injuries and Illnesses, GAO Says

The Watcher: November 10, 2009

Vol. 10, No. 21 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

About Those Recovery Act Job Numbers

OMB Watch Submits Comments on Contractor Database

Government Openness

House Passes Chemical Security Bill

House Committee Marks Up State Secrets Bill, Sends It to the Floor

House Judiciary Committee Approves Strong PATRIOT Act Reform

Protecting the Public

EPA to Overhaul Air Pollution Standards

OSHA Levies a Record Fine against Oil Giant BP

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Nonprofits Play Role in Legislative Push to Remove Barriers to Voting

Study Reveals the Focus on Lobbyists Could be Flawed

The Watcher: October 28, 2009

Vol. 10, No. 20 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Poor Data Quality and Lack of Website Functionality Hobble Recovery Act Recipient Reports

Senate Continues to Struggle with Appropriations

Government Openness

U.S. Waters Still Toxic Dump Sites

Federal FOIA Mediator Begins to Use Technology to Reach Public

House Moves to Reduce Risks from Chemical Plants

Protecting the Public

OMB Role in EPA Chemical Program Questioned

EPA Inspector General Targets Water and Air Enforcement

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

FEC Decides Not to Appeal EMILY's List Decision

Census Amendment Stalls Appropriations Bill, LSC Funding

The Watcher: October 14, 2009

Vol. 10, No. 19 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

First Round of Recovery Act Data Expected Oct. 15

Latest TARP Program Poses Significant Conflict of Interest Issues

OMB Releases Plan to Elevate Performance Evaluation

Government Openness

Controversial Patriot Act Reauthorization Ready for Senate Floor

Metal Mining Proposal Marks Online Forum Trend at EPA

Read the Bill Act Stalled in Congress

Protecting the Public

Fractured Nomination Process Leaves Regulatory Posts Vacant

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

NCRP Report Confirms Return on Investment in Advocacy

EMILY’s List Decision May Impact Contribution Limits, Other Campaign Finance Cases

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