The Watcher: June 1, 2004 | Center for Effective Government

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Vol. 5 No. 11 PDF Version

Citizen Health & Safety

Anti-Regulatory, Anti-Worker Bills Pass House

by Guest Blogger

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Citizen Health & Safety

New Bush Regulatory Report: Ex-Agency Workers Describe Anti-Regulatory Agenda

by Guest Blogger

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Revenue & Spending

Budget Resolution Update

by Guest Blogger

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Revenue & Spending

Economy and Jobs Watch: Major Cuts to Domestic Services are on the Horizon

by Guest Blogger

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Park Service Superintendents Gagged by Agency

by Guest Blogger

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Mistakes and Terrorism Fears Jail the Innocent, Miss Employee Misconduct

by Guest Blogger

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Questionable Contracts Are Up and Information About Contracts Is Down

by Sean Moulton

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Bill to Extend Patriot Act Is Quietly Introduced

by Guest Blogger

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Open, Accountable Govt.

TSA to Expand "Sensitive Security Information"

by Guest Blogger

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Judge Acquits Greenpeace in Victory for Free Speech

by Guest Blogger

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Public Outcry Forces DeLay to Cancel Fundraiser

by Guest Blogger

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

IRS May Investigate Catholic Diocese Political Communications

by Guest Blogger

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Republicans Jump on "527" Bandwagon

by Kay Guinane

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Report Says IRS Site on 527 Groups Needs Improvement

by Kay Guinane

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

ABA Task Force Calls on IRS to Protect 501(c)(4) Groups

by Kay Guinane

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