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Senators criticize White House for “abysmal” handling of FOIA requests

Posted in Freedom of the Press on Jan 27th, 2008

U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) issued challenges this week regarding a White House decision to relocate the operations of a panel responsible for investigating and resolving Freedom of Information Act disputes.
The OPEN Government Act, a revised version of the FOIA signed into law January 4, established the Office of Government Information […]

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Anti-abortion advocates challenge buffer zone law

Posted in Freedom of Speech on Jan 27th, 2008

Massachusetts anti-abortion protesters are contesting a state law requiring them to stay at least 35 feet away from the entrances of clinics where abortions are performed.
The protesters, who filed suit January 18, say the law violates their First Amendment rights of free speech and free assembly.
 

Proponents of the bill, including the state’s Planned Parenthood offices, […]

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