House Panels Probe Charges That Science on FEMA Trailers Was Scrubbed

January 30, 2008–Two House subcommittees are investigating charges that federal agencies censored scientific information about the health risks posed by FEMA trailers to people living in them.

Katrina FOIA Delay Saga: "Expedited" Takes on New Meaning at FEMA

January 30, 2008–Suppose there were a catastrophe and you needed information fast. Would you call FEMA?

Leahy, Cornyn Vow to Fight Administration's FOIA Ombud Kidnap Plot

January 30, 2008–The idea was to set up an independent ombudsman's office to mediate time-consuming disputes over what documents the feds would release in response to Freedom of Information Act requests.

New CRS Reports Background FOIA Amendments, Classified Info

January 30, 2008–The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service has completed two reports useful to journalists.

Pennsylvania Reverses Ban On "Hormone-Free" Milk Labeling

January 30, 2008–Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D) overruled a ban by the state's Department of Agriculture on the labelling of milk as "hormone free."

Congress Orders EPA to Reopen Libraries: EPA Balks

January 16, 2008–Omnibus 2008 Appropriations Bill (PL 110-161) signed by President Bush Dec. 26, 2007, ordered him to reopen EPA libraries shuttered by his administration and earmarked some $3 million to restore them.

EPA Teases Congress on Air Waiver Information: Interrogation Next

January 16, 2008–EPA still has not complied with requests from two Congressional investigating committees for documents on its decision to deny California and some 16 other states waivers allowing them to regulate tailpipe greenhouse emissions.

NYC May Outlaw Environmental Monitoring By Citizens

January 16, 2008–The New York City Council is considering a bill that would make it illegal for a citizen to test - without police permission - the environment for toxic or pathogenic conditions.

Peer Files FOIA Suit Against Interior

January 16, 2008–The Interior Department is responding to allegations of corruption and political interference with wildlife law enforcement by clamming up.

The Pollution in Your Drinking Well May Be Syngenta's "Trade Secret"

January 16, 2008–EPA says it can tell you how much of the herbicide atrazine may be in your drinking water - but you will have to swear not to tell anyone.