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Terrorism Database Speaks of Environmental Secrecy

For the past decade, federal and state officials have put an immense amount of environmental information behind a veil of secrecy, justifying it on the grounds that the information could help terrorists. A look at the most comprehensive open-source terrorism database offers strong evidence that such fears are ill-founded.

PACER Turns 20 — Still a Workhorse for Reporters

The PACER system puts many — but not all — federal court records on line. It's an easy-to-use information access tool for journalists.

Federal Workers Union Wants Burrowers Lists

Federal employee unions want lists of political appointees whose status has been transferred to career civil service positions at the end of the Bush administration.

SPJ Calls for New Congress, Prez To Pass Federal Shield Law

The Society of Professional Journalists has called on President-elect Obama and the incoming Congress to complete action on a federal shield law for journalists.

Whistleblowers Might Be Your Best Sources

Whistleblowers can be a reporter's best friend — although friends that must often be handled with care. If you know a federal agency employee who tells you "Call me on January 21" — be sure to do it.

104 Drinking Water Pollutants Under Review

EPA asks for comments on proposed regulation of 104 chemicals found in drinking water

League of Conservation Voters Releases Annual "Scorecard"

Scorecard reports environmental records of US Representatives and Senators

Navy Publishes Draft EIS for Sonar

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

USGS Maps Potential Spread of Invading Pythons

Escaped pythons and other tropical pet snakes may be able to survive in one-third of Southern states, USGS predicts in new report.

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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