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Tag: whistle-blowing

Freedom of press critical, says internet founder

Posted on June 10, 2013

From Business Day:  AS THE internet explodes in new markets and across different cultures, the role of a free press and the ability of journalists to sift through masses of new information to find the truth is a very important priority, the founder of the web Sir Tim Berners-Lee, says.

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Watchdog groups decry Obama move limiting whistle-blower shield

Posted on May 30, 2013

From Businessweek:  Open-government advocates said a proposed U.S. rule that could lead to more federal jobs being classified as sensitive may also make it easier to fire federal whistle-blowers.

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Tagged FOIA, government transparency, journalism, open government, whistle-blowing

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