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Press vs secrecy sparks push for open government
Senate Interior Committee adopted a historic rule to hold all fall meetings in public and require explanations for exceptions. Senator Roth and Humphrey led an antiserecy effort urging open committee sessions, with Anderson pushing similar House reforms. The drive aims to increase accountability, raise public trust, and curb hidden provisions in legislation.
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D-Mont
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Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
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