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Secret Seven flagged for secrecy in Sunshine Act audits
A Common Cause study cites seven agencies as the "Secret Seven" for keeping most meetings closed under the Sunshine Act while others like TVA ICC and CAB show better compliance. Officials defend exemptions for confidentiality and legal requirements, with some noting openness in policy sessions and others stressing case-by-case limits.
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Washington
David Cohen
Common Cause
Citizens’ Lobby
Congress
National Security
Tennessee Valley Authority
Interstate Commerce Commission
Civil Aeronautics Board
William = T Bagley
Commodity Futures Trading Commission