The Watcher: June 12, 2007 | Center for Effective Government

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Vol. 8 No. 12 PDF Version

Citizen Health & Safety

Democratic Disarray on Greenhouse Gases May Let Bush off the Hook

by Sam Kim

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Citizen Health & Safety

White House Meets with Industry on Smog Standard

by Sam Kim

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Citizen Health & Safety

Long-delayed EPA Risk Assessment of Endocrine Disruptors Exhibits Flaws

by Sam Kim

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Revenue & Spending

Appropriations Season Kicks Off

by Sam Kim

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Revenue & Spending

Congress Still Struggling to Settle Earmark Disclosure Procedures

by Sam Kim

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Open, Accountable Govt.

The Department of Homeland Security's Dangerous Pattern

by Sam Kim

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Kyl Unveiled as FOIA Foiler

by Sam Kim

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Restored EPA Budget Holds Hope for Libraries and Labs

by Sam Kim

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Open, Accountable Govt.

NASA Inspector General Faces Tough Questioning from Congress

by Sam Kim

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

IRS Reports on 2006 Political Activities Enforcement Program, Releases Guidance

by Sam Kim

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Senate Committee Considers Bill to Criminalize Deceptive Election Practices

by Sam Kim

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

New Complaints to the IRS about Political Intervention

by Sam Kim

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Charities Respond to Treasury's Overbroad Allegations of Terrorist Ties

by Sam Kim

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