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 …"