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The Watcher: December 14, 2010 -- Year-in-Review Edition

Vol. 11, No. 22 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Customer Reviews of the Year in Federal Fiscal Policy

Government Openness

The Teas of Transparency

Protecting the Public

Corporate Failures Not Enough to Trigger Meaningful Regulatory Change in 2010

The Watcher: November 23, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 21 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Millions Face Loss of Unemployment Insurance

Commentary: Earmark Ban's Potential Impacts Unclear

Government Openness

Whither Transparency in the Next Congress?

Advocates Meet to Invigorate Environmental Right-to-Know Policies

Protecting the Public

Food Safety Bill Starts, Stalls in First Week of Lame-Duck Session

E-rulemaking Legislation Seeks Greater Transparency and Participation

The Watcher: November 9, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 20 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

In Lame-Duck Session, Emboldened Republicans Face Tough Fiscal Choices

Commentary: Contracting Oversight in the 112th Congress

Government Openness

New Executive Order Reforms Controlled Unclassified Information

Lack of Plan for EPA Libraries Threatens Access to Environmental Information

Protecting the Public

All Eyes on Regulation in Post-Election Environment

The Watcher: October 27, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 19 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Will Code of Conduct Clean Up Security Contracting Field?

Commentary: In Case of Bailout, Break Glass for Transparency

Government Openness

Transparency Survey Offers Mixed Results for Federal Government

Commentary: Did OMB Block Worst-Case Estimates of Oil Spill?

Protecting the Public

White House Sued over Delayed Scientific Integrity Policy

Chinese Drywall Manufacturer Agrees to Help Rebuild Homes

The Watcher: October 13, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 18 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Modernization at IRS Could Help Reduce Tax Gap and Shrink Deficit

Commentary: The Case of the Misunderstood Bailout

Government Openness

EPA Plans for Greater Openness in Coming Years

No Taxation without Information

Protecting the Public

A Long Road for Mine Safety Enforcement Reform

EPA and Transportation Lay Out Long-term Fuel Efficiency Plans

The Watcher: September 28, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 17 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Biennial Budgeting on the Horizon?

Congressional Oversight Panel Examines TARP Contracting

Government Openness

At UN, Obama Calls for Global Transparency but Offers Few Details

Concerns over Industry Influence Mount in Cell Phone Right-to-Know Fight

Protecting the Public

OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Problems Continue, GAO Says

The Watcher: September 14, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 16 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

GAO: Lack of Competition in Some Contracting Difficult to Overcome

USAspending.gov to Increase Transparency through Subrecipient Reporting

Government Openness

Posting Federal Contracts Online: The Next Step in Contracting Transparency?

Protecting the Public

Food Safety Bill Pushed after Salmonella Outbreak

Reports Start Flowing on BP's Gulf Oil Disaster

The Watcher: August 17, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 15 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Commentary: Federal Debt and Its Implications for Economic Stability

Congress Sends Aid to States, Gaps Remain

Government Openness

EPA Seeks to Enhance Public Access to Chemical Data

Wikileaks War Documents Raise Secrecy, Security Questions

Protecting the Public

Public Supports Consumer and Environmental Protections, Polls Show

BP Agrees to $50.6 Million Penalty for Safety Violations that Killed 15

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

CREW Sues the Federal Election Commission over Case Dismissals

Congress Fails to Address Corporate Political Spending before August Recess

The Watcher: July 27, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 14 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Commentary: The Case for a Strong Estate Tax

Congress' Spending Slump

Government Openness

Chemical Security Bills Reduce Risk, but Secrecy Weakens Program

Protecting the Public

Alaska Court Stops All Oil and Gas Activities in Chukchi Sea

National Mining Association Sues EPA over Limits on Mountaintop Mining

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

FEC Approves Advisory Opinions for Independent Expenditure Committees

The Watcher: July 13, 2010

Vol. 11, No. 13 PDF Version

Fiscal Stewardship

Commentary: The Case for a Second Stimulus

Commission Examines Wartime Contracting and Inherently Governmental Functions

Government Openness

Obstructions Continue To Hinder Media Access to Oil Spill

Protecting the Public

Courts Block Deepwater Drilling Moratorium, Salazar Issues Revisions in Response

After Crises, Companies Continue to Place Public and Workers at Risk

Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Nonprofits Active in Voting Rights Issues before Midterm Elections

For-Profits Use Nonprofit Structure to Avoid Earmark Ban

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