Have you heard that it is "Sunshine Week"(for government access)

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http://www.timesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031779684795



WASHINGTON - Journalism organizations are planning a nationwide campaign to press for government access.

They say such access is being denied more often by officials who say post-Sept. 11 security concerns warrant keeping information secret.

In October 2001, Attorney General John Ashcroft changed the FOIA policy by requiring agencies to carefully consider national security, effective law enforcement and personal privacy before releasing information. Ashcroft cited security concerns after the Sept. 11 attacks.

The Justice Department issued a statement yesterday saying Ashcroft's order was not aimed at limiting the public's access to information. "Rather, it reflects a change in FOIA policy that is largely a matter of emphasis and tone."

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1. Ha!!!

So ironic it'd be funny if it weren't so darn sad.

Those journalists must finally be mad about Bush's 1-question-please rule.