Sunshine Week Brings New FOIA.gov, But Critics Say Glass is Still Half Full
New government website teaches users how to request government information but with mixed reactions.
New Executive Order Promotes Public Participation
Obama’s recent order makes promising strides toward improving participation in agency rulemaking.
Bipartisan E-Rulemaking Act of 2010 Introduced to Enhance Transparency
Senators aim to require the government to put information concerning regulation on the Internet.
E-Government and Inequality in Public Participation
The Internet has not made the government more democratic, at least not yet.
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.
Transparency and the Obama Administration’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
The government may need to rely on secrecy, not transparency, to overcome the national deficit problem.
On Shedding Calories and Disclosing Information
Studies question whether nutrition disclosure laws are effective in reducing calorie intake.
DOT Seeks Participation in Development of Open Government Strategy
Transportation Department aims to join other agencies in transparent government initiative.
Upgrades to Regulations.gov Announced
Agency’s updates aim to make government transparency website easier to use.
New U.S. Regulatory Information Released on Data.Gov
White House launches government website to enhance transparency.