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Pennyslvania Legislator to File New Open Government Bill

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· Story link Pennsylvania Rep. Tim Mahoney said he will file a bill in the upcoming legislative session providing that…

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Pennsylvania Rep. Tim Mahoney said he will file a bill in the upcoming legislative session providing that officials must make any public record available for inspection within 10 days of a request. The bill would also create a state Office of Public Access to Public Records.” Mahoney said he’s circulating the bill for co-sponsors. Pennsylvania’s current law is considered one of the nation’s weakest. (12/20/06)

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