Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Grading the nation: How accountable is your state?

http://www.iwatchnews.org/2012/03/19/8423/grading-nation-how-accountable-your-state

The stories go on and on. Open records laws with hundreds of exemptions. Crucial budgeting decisions made behind closed doors by a handful of power brokers. “Citizen” lawmakers voting on bills that would benefit them directly. Scores of legislators turning into lobbyists seemingly overnight. Disclosure laws without much disclosure. Ethics panels that haven’t met in years. 

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