The Bush-Cheney administration's assault on open government /

The Bush-Cheney administration's assault on open government / Bruce P. Montgomery.

This book describes the Bush administration's campaign, largely spearheaded by Vice President Dick Cheney, to roll back the laws passed since the 1960s with the intention of guaranteeing transparent and accountable government.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Montgomery, Bruce P., 1955-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2008.
Subjects:
Bush, George W. > (George Walker), > 1946-
Cheney, Richard B.
Freedom of information > United States.
Government information > United States.
Public records > Law and legislation > United States.
Public records > Access control > United States.
Executive advisory bodies > United States.
Intelligence service > Law and legislation > United States.
Presidents > United States.
Simmons University. > Library. > Gifts. Gustavus Myers Center.
Table of Contents:
  • The Freedom of Information Act in retreat
  • Overturning the Presidential Records Act
  • Challenging the GAO's statutory powers
  • Defeating the Federal Advisory Committee Act
  • Subverting the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

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