The 98th Congress and Freedom of Information Issues.

Picard, Robert G.

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ERIC Number: EJ370137

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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The 98th Congress and Freedom of Information Issues.

Picard, Robert G.

Journalism Quarterly, v64 n2-3 p617-20 Sum-Fall 1987

Reviews the record of the 98th Congress (1983-1984) relating to freedom of information concerns by focusing on legislation proposed during its two sessions. Indicates that, although some significant exemptions from the Freedom of Information Act were considered, generally the proposed legislation supported openness and availability of information. (MM)

Descriptors: Confidential Records, Freedom of Information, Government Role, Legislation, News Media, Political Issues, Press Opinion, Public Policy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Freedom of Information Act

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