Government Watchdog Groups Say Congressman’s FOIA Letters Set “A Troubling Precedent”

A group of government watchdogs sent a letter to Congressman Jeb Hensarling Tuesday afternoon urging him to rescind the letters he sent government agencies informing them about Freedom of Information guidelines.

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Open government group calls for firing of U.S. Commerce IG Todd Zinser

More calls are coming in for Commerce Department Inspector General Todd Zinser to be fired, this time coming from the open government advocacy group Project on Government Oversight.

"Through his actions both before his appointment as IG and since, Mr. Zinser has proven that he is not fit for the position," a letter from POGO says.

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GSA OIG, Office of Government Ethics Taking Steps Towards Open Government

From Project on Government Oversight

POGO recently learned about two agencies that are promoting an open government agenda that will help the public learn more about contractors and government officials.

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