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New Website Makes Information on Fracking Chemicals More Accessible
Fracking fluid is known to contain benzene (which causes cancer), toluene, and other harmful chemicals, but the exact substances and amounts in fracking fluids are typically kept secret because ...
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The Future of Long-Awaited Public Protections in Obama's Second Term
Many speculate that the Obama administration avoided publishing controversial rules during the election season. However, corporate interests that have been fighting against stronger standards ...
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Hurricane Sandy Highlights Role of Government Information in Our Everyday Lives
As the country continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Sandy, one lesson is already clear: government information plays a vital role in Americans' everyday lives ...
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Extending Current Estate Tax Rates May Force Spending Cuts in Education and Health in 2013
With wealth disparities between the wealthy and middle class continuing to grow under current law, now is not the time to reduce or continue already low rates ...
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Water Quality Reports Go Online but Access for Many Likely to Decline
After months of waiting, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a disappointing memorandum allowing water companies to switch from mail to ...
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One Step Closer to Safer Food
Two years after Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally proposed rules that will give the law life and allow the agency to enforce ...
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Center for Effective Government Announces Launch
The leadership of OMB Watch announced that the organization has officially changed its name to the Center for Effective Government. The name change comes after careful ...
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The Watcher is Now Government Matters!
The Center for Effective Government's biweekly e-digest, formerly known as The Watcher, is now Government Matters! We'll continue to bring you the latest in-depth analysis and news on ...
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