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Today in OpenGov: Probing questions

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In today's edition, we focus on the importance of community building for data innovation, President Trump's allies send mixed messages, foreign influence is big, nonpartisan business in Washington, and much more.

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Today in OpenGov: Obstructions

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In today's edition, President Trump's team preemptively counters obstruction of justice charges, some members of Congress consider the return of earmarks, a town in Delaware thinks about giving corporations the right to vote, and more.

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Today in OpenGov: Dangerous surveillance

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In today's edition, we join a coalition against a dangerous surveillance law, President Trump asks the Senate to stop its Russia investigation, the Wisconsin Supreme Court can't agree on how to handle conflicts, and more.  

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Today in OpenGov: Time to disclose

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Read on for all of today's open government news, including revelations around Michael Flynn's loyalty to former employers, a potential Supreme Court setback for whistleblower protections, a new directory of open data standards, and more. 

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Today in OpenGov: Weaving a web of accountability

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In today's edition, we attempt to trace the web of accountability surrounding President Trump's conflicts, pressure is growing for more transparency around sexual harassment on Capitol Hill, how one small-town newspaper reacted to fake news coming out of its community, Nordic countries gather to talk open data, and much more. 

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Today in OpenGov: Sharing is caring

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In today's edition, Mike Flynn stops sharing, Yochai Benkler looks at the Honest Ads Act, Stephen Larrick explains how to boost open data impact, mySociety wants open political data for all, and much more. 

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