The Watcher: January 10, 2006 | Center for Effective Government

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Vol. 7 No. 1 PDF Version

Citizen Health & Safety

White House 'Guidance' to Burden Agencies, Delay Information

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Citizen Health & Safety

White House Proposes Guidelines to Control Agency Risk Assessments

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Revenue & Spending

Congress Has Yet to Pass Budget, Tax Cuts

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Revenue & Spending

Two New Tax Cuts Benefit the Wealthy

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Is Industry Pulling EPA's Strings?

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Collins' Revised Chemical Security Bill: An Improving Grade

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Concern Grows Over Unauthorized Domestic Spying

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Open, Accountable Govt.

After Brinksmanship, PATRIOT Act Is Extended One Month

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Executive Order to 'Improve' Freedom of Information Act

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

FEC: No Exceptions for Charities to Electioneering Communications Rule

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

IRS Clears Florida Church of Partisan Activity Accusation

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Abramoff Plea Brings New Lobby Reform Bills

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Other Stories

Letter from Gary Bass: Washington's Corruption Woes

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