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Burlington, VT 2006 [1]

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The Burlington conference, SEJ's 16th annual, was co-hosted by the University of Vermont in Burlington and Vermont Law School in South Burlington, October 25-29.

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Actress’ Persistence Brings Rachel Carson to Film [5]

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Features [6]

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Other or All [7]

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Terrorism Database Speaks of Environmental Secrecy [8]

For the past decade, federal and state officials have put an immense amount of environmental information behind a veil of secrecy, justifying it on the grounds that the information could help terrorists. A look at the most comprehensive open-source terrorism database offers strong evidence that such fears are ill-founded.

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WatchDog TipSheet [9]

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Government [10]

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National (U.S.) [11]

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PACER Turns 20 — Still a Workhorse for Reporters [12]

The PACER system puts many — but not all — federal court records on line. It's an easy-to-use information access tool for journalists.

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WatchDog TipSheet [9]

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Government [10]

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National (U.S.) [11]

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Federal Workers Union Wants Burrowers Lists [13]

Federal employee unions want lists of political appointees whose status has been transferred to career civil service positions at the end of the Bush administration.

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WatchDog TipSheet [9]

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Government [10]

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National (U.S.) [11]

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SPJ Calls for New Congress, Prez To Pass Federal Shield Law [14]

The Society of Professional Journalists has called on President-elect Obama and the incoming Congress to complete action on a federal shield law for journalists.

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WatchDog TipSheet [9]

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Journalism & Media [15]

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National (U.S.) [11]

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Public [3]

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Whistleblowers Might Be Your Best Sources [16]

Whistleblowers can be a reporter's best friend — although friends that must often be handled with care. If you know a federal agency employee who tells you "Call me on January 21" — be sure to do it.

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WatchDog TipSheet [9]

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Government [10]

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National (U.S.) [11]

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Public [3]