Obama adds promises, but secrecy remains in U S government
Washington covers a dual governance pattern where Obama pursues openness while federal actions retain vast secrecy. Leaks prosecutions rise, privacy programs expand, and NSA surveillance leaks reveal a stark contrast between transparent rhetoric and secretive practice. Analysts note classification remains a Cold War relic amid growing online data access.
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IRS supervisor in DC admits reviewing early tea party cases
Holly Paz, a former deputy in the IRS division handling tax-exempt applications, told investigators she reviewed 20 to 30 early tea party cases. She said Washington supervisors worked with Cincinnati agents but did not confirm orders from senior officials or outside involvement.
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White House weighs Iraq echo in Syria no fly zone plan
The Obama administration resists deeper Syria involvement and cites Iraq 2003 as a warning while weighing a possible no fly zone. Experts counter that the wrong Iraq example may mislead policy on preventing Assad's air power from crushing rebels and civilians. NATO Libya precedent cited by supporters.
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