Comment Of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.),
Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee,
On President Obama’s New FOIA Policy
January 21, 2009

“From the start of his transition to the White House, President Obama has made a clear commitment to open government.  By issuing this order to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act, and ensure the American people have a more transparent government, he is turning the page and moving away from the secrecy of the last administration.  I commend President Obama for recognizing that our government is accountable to the people it represents.”

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The White House order is available by PDF here.