Spotlight IRS Scandal Shows Need for Clearer Rules
One major thing we noticed as the IRS scandal unfolds in Washington, is the need for clearer rules around campaign finance transparency. As Lisa Rosenberg notes: ... Continue reading
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The White House issued a new Executive Order on Open Data -- one that is significantly different from the open data policies that have come before ... Continue reading
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