The Watcher: September 19, 2005 | Center for Effective Government

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Vol. 6 No. 19 PDF Version

Citizen Health & Safety

White House Finds in Katrina Recovery 'Opportunity' to Waive Needed Protections

by Guest Blogger

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Citizen Health & Safety

Homeland Security Waives Law for Border Fence Construction

by Guest Blogger

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Citizen Health & Safety

Analysts Split on Meaning of Mercury Vote

by Guest Blogger

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Revenue & Spending

Senate, House Pass First Katrina Tax Cut Package

by Guest Blogger

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Revenue & Spending

Katrina Could Cause a Needed Reevaluation of Priorities in Congress

by Guest Blogger

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Take Action Now: Tell EPA to Come Clean on Hurricane Katrina Aftermath

by Guest Blogger

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Gag Orders Lifted; FBI Can No Longer Silence Discussion of PATRIOT Act, Judge Says

by Guest Blogger

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Open, Accountable Govt.

Right-Wing Groups Challenge Link Between Carcinogens, Cancer

by Sean Moulton

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

OMB Watch Urges Charities to Comment on Proposed FEC Rule

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Gag Orders Lifted; Judge Tells FBI It Can No Longer Silence Discussion of PATRIOT Act

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Nonprofits and Katrina

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Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Justice Department Documents Illustrate Need for More Disclosure on LDA Enforcement

by Guest Blogger

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Other Stories

Letter from Gary Bass on Post-Katrina Progressive Initiative

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