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Monday, July 07, 2008 5:28 PM

DOJ keeps secret a list of 10,815 people who bought bogus degrees from diploma mill

The Department of Justice is keeping secret a list of 10,815 people who bought fake degrees from a Spokane, Wash., diploma mill to get promotions and enhanced retirements, including people from countries that harbor terrorists. Court hearings showed that
posted by DavidCuillier | 1 Comments
Monday, July 07, 2008 3:01 PM

The late Jesse Helms fought for FOI

An insightful blog item posted by Steven Aftergood on his "Secrecy News" blog points out that Sen. Jesse Helms, who died July 4, was an outspoken critic of government secrecy. That might surprise some people who assume FOI is a "liberal" issue, but the
posted by DavidCuillier | 0 Comments
Monday, July 07, 2008 2:50 PM

Access to records and meetings looking better in New York

A half-dozen positive legislative bills await the governor's signature in New York, continuing an awesome year of increased openness around the country (see story in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle). Some of the new provisions, provided Gov.
posted by DavidCuillier | 1 Comments