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Designing Transparency: The 9/11 Commission And Institutional Form, Mark Fenster
Designing Transparency: The 9/11 Commission And Institutional Form, Mark Fenster
Washington and Lee Law Review
Surpassing the low expectations established by previous investigatory commissions and overcoming the political and legal obstacles created by the Bush administration's opposition to its creation, the 9/11 Commission accomplished what appeared to be the impossible: an authoritative investigation, a widely-read final report, and direct influence on significant legislation. This Article argues that the 9/11 Commission represents an important institutional model for encouraging orforcing the Executive Branch to disclose information about an especially significant and controversial past event or future decision. It suggests that Congress or the President consider establishing such commissions when information held by the Executive Branch can help …
Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In: Executive Power And The Novel Reclassification Authority, Luppe B. Luppen
Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In: Executive Power And The Novel Reclassification Authority, Luppe B. Luppen
Washington and Lee Law Review
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