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Saturday, October 20, 2007 2:44 AM

Wisconsin continues open government seminars

The Wisconsin AG's still has three open meeting and records seminars left in its statewide series.See schedule.See guides to Wisconsin records and meetings laws.
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 2:38 AM

Eritrea and North Korea have worst press freedom, U.S. ranks 48th

Eritrea has replaced North Korea in last place in an index measuring the level of press freedom in 169 countries throughout the world that is published by Reporters Without Borders for the sixth year running. The new report shows that bloggers are
posted by JoelCampbell | 2 Comments
Saturday, October 20, 2007 2:34 AM

New Calif. law opens university executive pay decisions

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed into law Oct. 12 a bill designed to open to public scrutiny the way California universities set compensation packages for their top officials. The Higher Education Governance Accountability Act, introduced by Senator
posted by JoelCampbell | 2 Comments
Saturday, October 20, 2007 2:22 AM

Names and salaries of 900,00 federal employees can be withheld

The names, salaries and positions of more than 900,000 federal employees can legally be withheld by the government from the public, Chief U.S. District Judge Norman Mordue ruled Sept. 30. It's a decision that doesn't sit well with representatives
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Saturday, October 20, 2007 2:13 AM

Don't weaken shield bill

A New Canaan Advertiser editorial looks at the proposed federal shield law and reminds journalists to be careful of politicians bearing gifts.
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