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Smithsonian Adopts FOIA-Like Policies [1]

The Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents held its first public meeting in 162 years November 17, 2008. This marks a move away from existing policies that have made the institution's meetings and records less open to public scrutiny than other federal entities.
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Pittsburgh, PA 2004 [6]

SEJ's 14th annual conference, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University, took place October 20-24.

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Roanoke, VA 2008 [8]

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See and hear coverage of SEJ's 18th annual conference, October 15-19, hosted by Virginia Tech. The agenda provides descriptions of the tours and sessions, and lists of speakers with links to biographies.

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WV Claims Tax Breaks for Coal-To-Liquid Plant Should Be Secret From Taxpayers [9]

Should a deal for $200 million in tax breaks for a West Virginia coal-to-liquids plant be kept a secret from taxpayers and voters?
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Economy & Business [10]
Energy & Fuel [11]
Natural Resources [12]
Environmental Politics [13]
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WV Coal-to-Liquids Plant Gets $200 Million in Secret Tax Breaks [14]

West Virginia's governor is giving $200 million in tax breaks to a coal-to-liquids plant -- but the public is not allowed to know.
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Source: Charleston Gazette [15], 08/08/2008

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