Report Finds FOIA Implemention Under Obama is “Almost as Mixed” as Under Bush
Report indicates that governmental transparency gains may not be as large as promised by the President.
EPA Announces Climate Change Regulation Will Not Take Effect Until After the 2010 Elections
Agency clarifies that it will not implement greenhouse gas regulations for at least one more year.
DOT Seeks Participation in Development of Open Government Strategy
Transportation Department aims to join other agencies in transparent government initiative.
More Petitions Filed Challenging EPA’s Endangerment Finding
Groups challenge EPA’s reliance on scientific reports to find danger in greenhouse gas emissions.
Additional Efforts to Halt EPA Climate Change Regulation
Two more House bills aim to curb EPA’s regulatory authority.
Upgrades to Regulations.gov Announced
Agency’s updates aim to make government transparency website easier to use.
Obama Administration Adopts Transparency & Public Participation Recommendations
New executive branch directive seeks to build an “open” government.