States weigh limits on public records and meetings
Governors and lawmakers debate restricting access to government documents and meetings after Sept. 11. Proposals from Florida Idaho Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Tennessee and Washington aim to seal talks on security plans water systems investigations and bioterrorism. Critics warn open government as a democratic check could be eroded while proponents call for narrowly tailored secrecy.
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Three Children Die in Los Angeles Fire Near TV Crew
In Los Angeles fire investigators reported three adults treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze that killed a 4 year old girl and two boys aged 3 and 5. Members of a nearby Guardian television crew rushed to help with a bucket brigade but could not reach the children. The house had no smoke detectors and the incident occurred near downtown Los Angeles as filming continued.
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States Move to Lock Down Public Records on Terrorism
State proposals across Florida Idaho Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Tennessee and Washington seek to shield or seal access to records and meetings related to terrorism prevention and emergency plans. Several would restrict releases on surveillance blueprints critical infrastructure and law enforcement data while mandating judge review or allowing secret meetings in sensitive cases.
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