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Access to Congress: A Few Coverage Tips and Tricks
The U.S. Congress can be even more frustrating to cover than executive agencies.
FERC Slightly Eases Some Secrecy Requirements
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has slightly relaxed some requirements for secrecy on decisions it makes on "critical energy infrastructure."
CRS PUBLISHES BACKGROUNDER ON JOURNALISTS' PRIVILEGE
Artist Sues Local Cops Over Right To Photograph Power Lines
Shirley E. Scheier, a University of Washington fine-arts professor, was handcuffed, frisked, and detained for 44 minutes when she took some art photos of powerlines against the sky in Snohomish County, Washington.
SEJ, OTHER J-GROUPS ASK SENATE TO DROP ANIMAL SECRECY
National Response Center Changes Leak Report Policy
The National Response Center has changed its policy on releasing chemical accident reports, making it much harder for journalists to gather crucial information about hazardous materials spills on deadline.
SEJ Opposes Defanging of FOIA Ombud Office
The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) urged Congress to use its funding power to establish a new independent "ombudsman" office.
Now Environment Canada Muzzles Scientists, Too: Report
NIEHS Director Schwartz Resigns
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