Secrecy Report Card Catalogs a Continuing Lack of Openness

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OpenTheGovernment released its fifth annual Secrecy Report Card, documenting the continued expansion of secrecy across the executive branch of the federal government,including more closed advisory meetings, increased classification, and the lowest percentage of FOIA grants in 10 years. The Report Card does note the potential for increased openness and accountability with the passage by Congress of Freedom of Information Act reforms. (9/15/08)