The Watcher: June 27, 2006 | Center for Effective Government

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Vol. 7 No. 13 PDF Version

Citizen Health & Safety

Sunset Commission Update: Delay in House, Rush in Senate

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Revenue & Spending

Congress Drops the Ball on Minimum Wage Again

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Revenue & Spending

House Saves Program for Measuring Results of Government Assistance

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Revenue & Spending

House Passes Half-Hearted Disclosure Bill, Alternative Remains Popular in Senate

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Revenue & Spending

Measures to Reform Budget Process Move in Congress

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Specter's NSA Bill Eradicates Fundamental Liberties

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Government Secretly Examining Financial Transactions

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Senate Strengthens Whistleblower Protections After High Court Decision

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Shays Looks to Limit State Secrets Privilege

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Nonprofits Protest Barrier to Emailing Congress

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Lobby Reform Update: Shays, Meehan Introduce Bill, as Senate Reports on Charities Misuse

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Nonprofits Sue Defense Dept. Over Surveillance

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Muslim Charity's Prosecution Reveals Questionable Evidence

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Other Stories

Back From the Dead: Estate Tax "Compromise" Could Move in Senate Soon

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