Congress moves to curb abuses by advisory councils

By Jim Morris and Marina Walker Guevara

Federal watchdogs target secrecy, industry influence by "fifth branch of government"

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Advisory Committee Act":

"… ts – but no outside critics.Balance in membership – required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, or FACA — has never been one of DTAG's hallmarks. Scholars and …"

Network of 900 advisory panels wields unseen power

By Jim Morris and Alejandra Fernández Morera

Concerns raised about secrecy, industry influence and political interference

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Advisory Committee Act":

"… hat the open, even-handed system envisioned by Congress when it passed the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA) has mutated into something less desirable.Some panels are p …"

Federal regulator gets derivatives advice from industry insiders

By Keith Epstein and Ben Protess

Advisory group to Commodities Commission dominated by finance lobbyists, execs

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Advisory Committee Act":

"… rs and a platform to advance arguments in Congress.A 1972 federal law, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, requires advisory committees to be “fairly balanced.”The global marke …"