Paul McMasters
Paul McMasters
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Delay and denial are routine and regular except for the most routine of information.
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I can't imagine a reporter out there doing investigative work that doesn't ask themselves to count to 10 before they grant a request for confidentiality.
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That is a very chilling development. And one that everybody is watching with a great deal of care.
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When government controls information excessively, then Americans are effectively muzzled when it comes to the issues of government, performance or accountability.
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The Bush administration came to town with the purpose of exerting better control over information as a way of restoring power to the executive branch.
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Jeffersonian principle of (an) informed citizenry being necessary for democracy. It's a window on the operations of government and the performance of government officials.
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The Hall of Fame was established to recognize the work and accomplishments of those who have made a difference in the battle against government secrecy.