The Watcher: May 16, 2005 | Center for Effective Government

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Vol. 6 No. 10 PDF Version

Citizen Health & Safety

Bush Allows Governors to Challenge Roadless Rule

by Guest Blogger

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Citizen Health & Safety

House Hearing Reveals Unethical Marketing of Vioxx

by Guest Blogger

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Citizen Health & Safety

Homeland Security Wins Power to Waive All Law

by Guest Blogger

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Revenue & Spending

Update: More States Consider 'Taxpayer's Bill of Rights'

by Guest Blogger

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Revenue & Spending

President's Tax Panel Hosts Two-Day Meeting on Reform Proposals

by Guest Blogger

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Revenue & Spending

Congress Passes Supplemental War Funding Bill

by Guest Blogger

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Open, Accountable Govt.

House Hears Changes Needed to Improve Freedom of Information Act

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Cheney Task Force Documents to Remain Secret, Judge Dismisses Lawsuit

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Appeals Court Overturns D.C. Hazmat Ban

by Guest Blogger

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Conservative Coalition Opposes Further Nonprofit Regulation

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

North Carolina Preacher Accused of Church Politicking Resigns

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

House Members to Offer Bill to Expand Lobbying Disclosure

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