The Watcher: March 7, 2006 | Center for Effective Government

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Vol. 7 No. 5 PDF Version

Citizen Health & Safety

Hearing Highlights Confusion Caused by "Legalese" in Regulation

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Revenue & Spending

New PART Scores Showcase More Contradictions of Program

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Revenue & Spending

President Restarts Push for Line-Item Veto

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Revenue & Spending

Senate Rules Committee Passes Process Reforms

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Agencies Mislead the Public on Katrina

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Open, Accountable Govt.

First Official Congressional Forum for TRI

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Reclassification Run Amok

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Open, Accountable Govt.

NSA Spying Program on Trial

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Little Progress on Chemical Security

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Lobby Reform: Two Bills Move to Senate Floor, Still No Bill from House

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Treasury Shuts Down Muslim Charity

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

HHS Gives Guidance on Keeping Federal Funds Out of Religious Programs

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Report, Announcement on IRS Program to Curb Partisan Activity by Charities, Religious Groups

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Other Stories

Letter from Gary Bass: OMB Watch Board Changes

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