Has Obama Kept His Open-Government Pledge?
Four years ago, President Obama promised more transparency in government. We take a look at how he did on keeping his promise and what to expect during his second term. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)After eight years of tightened access to government records under the Bush administration, open-government advocates were hopeful when Barack Obama promised greater transparency."It's a mixed bag," said Patrice McDermott, executive director of OpenTheGovernment.org, a consortium of right-to-know groups. "I think they've made progress, but a whole lot more remains to be done."The Obama administration set the bar high. In his first inaugural address, Obama
What the influencers are saying
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Jeff Smith
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Sunlight Foundation
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Alex Howard
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David Herzog
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