"… meeting was closed to the public and press.Later, one of the participants, Patrice McDermott of OpenTheGovernment.org, released a statement that said, “During the me …"

"… ffairs.Advocates for open government hail the new designation as a victory.Patrice McDermott, director of OpenTheGovernment.org, says she was initially skeptical about …"

"… n.“There are legitimate secrets, and they do deserve protection,” said Patrice McDermott, director of OpenTheGovernment.org, a coalition of non-governmental groups …"