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Smithsonian Adopts FOIA-Like Policies

The Smithsonian Institution's Board of Regents held its first public meeting in 162 years November 17, 2008. This marks a move away from existing policies that have made the institution's meetings and records less open to public scrutiny than other federal entities.

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Wide Range of Environmental Issues Before Supreme Court

US Supreme Court to hear six cases with important environmental implications. Issues involved are: use of sonar in Naval training; logging in California; power plant operation; disposal of mining wastes; royalties paid to the Navajo Nation on coal leases; and liability under Superfund law.

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League of Conservation Voters Releases Annual "Scorecard"

Scorecard reports environmental records of US Representatives and Senators

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Navy Publishes Draft EIS for Sonar

The US Navy seeks comments on its proposed rules for using sonar for its Atlantic Fleet training exercises

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Revised Ozone Standard Due by March 12, 2008

EPA is scheduled to announce by March 12, 2008, its final rule for a new ground-level ozone standard, last updated more than a decade ago.

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Farm Bill Launches Sweeping New Secrecy Initiative

New language added to the 2007/08 Farm Bill by conferees at the 11th hour could create a sweeping new secrecy mandate that would prohibit the Agriculture Department from disclosing almost any information about individual US farm operations.

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