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Sideshow book and FOIA curbs spark debate on openness
In 1979 William Shawcross argued Kissinger and Nixon helped illegal Cambodia bombing in Sideshow. Supporters call FOIA essential. critics claim it burdens government. Ralph Nader and Morton Halperin defend disclosure while Reagan aides and AG Smith move to tighten information flow and reverse 1977 policy.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Richard M. Nixon
William Shawcross
Kissinger
Nixon
Cambodia
Southeast Asia
Shawcross
Reagan
Ralph Nader
Pentagon
Morton H. Halperin
White House
William French Smith
Justice Department