Government secrecy put on trial / Senate battles (4 articles TheHill)
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Government secrecy put on trial
By Megan R. Wilson and Dustin Weaver
Endless delays. Inflated costs. Stonewalling officials. And in at least one case, redactions made in duct tape. Welcome to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/243706-government-secrecy-put-on-trial
Senate GOP feels heat for NSA fumble
By Julian Hattem
The NSAs phone data collection program went dark on Monday.
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/nsa/243709-senate-gop-feels-heat-for-nsa-fumble
Rand Paul faces GOP fire on NSA
By Alexander Bolton
Rand Paul is facing severe blowback from his Senate colleagues and GOP presidential rivals.
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/243707-rand-paul-faces-gop-fire-on-nsa
Paul blocks Senate from speeding up NSA vote
By Jordain Carney
Monday's maneuver is the latest in the battle over the Patriot Act.
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/243647-paul-blocks-senate-from-speeding-up-nsa-vote