Freedom of Information Act Legislative Outlook
Staff of the House Government Reform and Oversight and Senate Judiciary Committees talked about compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
621 viewsStaff of the House Government Reform and Oversight and Senate Judiciary Committees talked about compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
621 viewsParticipants talked about federal lobbying rules and regulations. The panel included advocates for greater disclosure and stricter reporting by lobbyists. It also included speakers who say t…
385 viewsAt their fifth public hearing, focused on “Emergency Preparedness,” the commission heard from panels of business officials and federal, state, and local government representatives; and indiv…
364 viewsThe Administrative Law Section held “The Great Debate of 2003: Security v. Privacy in the Post-September 11 Era.” The question was, “Resolved: On Balance, the United States Government Has S…
219 viewsIn a hearing on a proposed plan by the Environmental Protection Agency, witnesses testified about posting information on potential chemical accidents on the Internet. Officials from the Just…
138 viewsThe American League of Lobbyist hosted a panel discussion on the relationship between the media and lobbying groups. They talked about how each provide the public with information about gove…
146 viewsParticipants examined the need for campaign finance reform and various proposals on how to accomplish it. They examined various topics, including the public desire for campaign reform, its p…
39 viewsSeveral judges, attorneys, and associates of the U.S. Claims Court participated in a session of the Court to celebrate the 10th Anniversary. The event took place in the U.S. Court of Appeals…
432 viewsThe Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice session of the America Bar Association discussed the impact of Washington lawyers on government policy and legal developments. They also examin…
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