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Reagan staff may tighten classification on documents
The second draft of a presidential order, obtained by the AP, broadens secrecy powers over national security. It allows whole documents to be classified, raises top secret thresholds, and weakens Carter era safeguards. Critics say the changes widen government control at the expense of public access.
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