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Rep. Harman Files Bill Aimed at Halting Over-Classification

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· Story link Rep. Jane Harman, D-CA, announced the introduction of a bill to attack over-classification, starting in the Department…

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Rep. Jane Harman, D-CA, announced the introduction of a bill to attack over-classification, starting in the Department of Homeland Security. The “Reducing Over-Classification Act”, which has 13 Democratic co-sponsors, would direct DHS to classify a document only after an unclassified, version has been produced; develop new information sharing programs for sensitive, unclassified information and direct that the use of “sensitive and shared” markings be limited. (12/20/07)

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