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  1. March 19, 2009, 4:18 pm

    ACCOUNTABILITY: The Battle over Disclosing Senate Campaign Finance Records

    In recent months, Obama’s team has worked strenuously to beam the White House into the 21st century technologically — setting up its own blog, and featuring a YouTube channel and Twitter feed during the election. Yet when it comes to quicker and more accessible campaign finance disclosure, the Senate — his old stomping ground — has stayed mired in the past. Before Sunshine Week wraps up, it’s worth noting why. Read more

  2. March 18, 2009, 5:12 pm

    ACCOUNTABILITY: Filing a FOIA — How To Get Records Out of the Government

    PaperTrail, as our name implies, delights in accessing government records and reports. Now, to celebrate the mid-point of Sunshine Week, here are some hints on how to start your own paper trail. We’re offering links on how to file requests for federal and state records under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, as well as under state statutes. Read more

  3. March 16, 2009, 2:35 pm

    ACCOUNTABILITY: Let the Sun Shine In During Sunshine Week

    This marks one of PaperTrail’s favorite weeks of the year. No, not Spring Break. Sunshine Week. Read more

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