Inspector general: Political reviews were wasteful
The Homeland Security Department’s inspector general has concluded that it was wasteful for the agency to secretly require approval by political appointees before government files on politically sensitive topics could be released under the Freedom of Information Act, The Associated Press has learned.
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AG’s office says DelDOT did not comply with request
The Delaware Department of Transportation did not comply with the state Freedom of Information Act in handling a request for documents related to an expensive land deal it struck with a Sussex County businessman, according to a decision released by the state attorney general.
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Army relents on widow’s court-martial transcript request
The Army has made an about-face in its stance on a Freedom of Information Act request made by the widow of a soldier killed in Iraq.
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Michigan Municipal Elected Leaders do Role Play in Lesson About the Media

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The Michigan Municipal League hosted a seminar called "Essential Skills for Elected Officials" in Mt. Pleasant Thursday, March 10, 2011. The event was attended by municipal council people from around the state, including, Mt. Pleasant, Shepherd, Saline, Davison, Fowlerville, Greenville and other communities. The session was moderated by Mary Kerwin, Troy city council member and president of the League’s Elected Officials Academy. The group learned about Michigan Municipal League Services from Bill Mathewson, the League’s general counsel; parliamentary procedure and conducting meetings properly from Coco Siewert, professional parliamentarian; and ethics for local government officials from William Beach, principal at Miller Canfield law firm. The afternoon session included Davison Mayor Pro Tem Tim Bishop and Mt. Pleasant Commissioner Jon Joslin discussing "10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Was Elected;" the League’s Samantha Jones Harkins, legislative associated, talking about Lobbying 101: The Art of Municipal Lobbying; Mathewson discussing the Michigan Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act; and Matt Bach, director of communications for the League, talking about working with the media. The League has several more education seminars scheduled this month and they can be viewed here: www.mml.org/events/calendar.htm. The League also will have its annual Capital Conference April 4-6 in Lansing. For details on Capital Conference go here: www.mml.org/events/conference/index.html. For more about the League and what we do go to mml.org.

Facebook Questions Can Work, But Creative Crowdsourcing Can Dazzle
Facebook Questions lets you gather information about what your customers might and might not like, but crowdsourcing can go way beyond that.
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Davison Mayor Pro Tem Tim Bishop Shares His Experiences on City Council with Michigan Elected Officials

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The Michigan Municipal League hosted a seminar called "Essential Skills for Elected Officials" in Mt. Pleasant Thursday, March 10, 2011. The event was attended by municipal council people from around the state, including, Mt. Pleasant, Shepherd, Saline, Davison, Fowlerville, Greenville and other communities. The session was moderated by Mary Kerwin, Troy city council member and president of the League’s Elected Officials Academy. The group learned about Michigan Municipal League Services from Bill Mathewson, the League’s general counsel; parliamentary procedure and conducting meetings properly from Coco Siewert, professional parliamentarian; and ethics for local government officials from William Beach, principal at Miller Canfield law firm. The afternoon session included Davison Mayor Pro Tem Tim Bishop and Mt. Pleasant Commissioner Jon Joslin discussing "10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Was Elected;" the League’s Samantha Jones Harkins, legislative associated, talking about Lobbying 101: The Art of Municipal Lobbying; Mathewson discussing the Michigan Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act; and Matt Bach, director of communications for the League, talking about working with the media. The League has several more education seminars scheduled this month and they can be viewed here: www.mml.org/events/calendar.htm. The League also will have its annual Capital Conference April 4-6 in Lansing. For details on Capital Conference go here: www.mml.org/events/conference/index.html. For more about the League and what we do go to mml.org.

Church’s anti-gay advert was freedom of expression: judge
A High Court judge has quashed an adjudication that a controversial advertisement which proclaimed sodomy an “abomination” was homophobic. Related Stories Former priest acquitted Not slashing tax for Northern Ireland fliers is just plane stupid: campaigners Gay lover’s ‘bully’ partner is jailed Fuel price at pumps soars to a new high Furious MLA slams Policing Board treatment of chief who quit job
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Freedom collects for disaster relief
Donors receive two game tickets.
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After-school program still in hot water
The DREAM after school program at Harris Elementary School in McAlmont is still in hot water despite months of wrangling by board members and others trying to resolve the private institution’s debt to the Pulaski County Special School District.
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2011 Safecastle Freedom Awards – A “New Media” Survivalist Contest: K in Prizes!
The Safecastle Freedom Awards is a contest of skill with prizes worth $ 12,000. We are looking for the best original, web-based content of the year that is related to survivalism and preparedness. (PRWeb March 02, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011Safecastle/03FreedomAwards/prweb5121524.htm
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Who Paid for UDC President’s Navigator?
Using a Freedom of Information Act Request, FOX 5 obtained receipts which show Dr. Sessoms ordered a $ 1,495 upgrade for “20” chrome plated aluminum wheels” and the $ 4,460 “Elite Package,” which comes with charcoal interior and “premium leather” bucket seats.  
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Regional lobby man wins FoI battle on ex-MPs’ cash
A regional press lobby correspondent has won a lengthy Freedom of Information battle which will force the House of Commons to reveal which former MPs took ‘golden goodbye’ payments.
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