Citizen Access to Government Information
This program was part of a discussion in honor of Sunshine Week, an annual attempt by good government groups and news organizations to promote better access to government information.
Panelists focused on recent changes in the laws that affect the public’s ability to request and receive information from the federal governm… read more
Panelists focused on recent changes in the laws that affect the public’s ability to request and receive information from the federal government. While panelists noted that some progress had been made, there was room for improvement, including better training for agency officials.
This program was part of a discussion in honor of Sunshine Week, an annual attempt by good government groups and news organizations to promote better access to government information. close
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Miriam Nisbet Director National Archives and Records Administration->Office of Government Information Services
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