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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
UF Law Faculty Publications
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 or forcing 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 …
Legacy Of The Clinton Bubble, Timothy Canova
Legacy Of The Clinton Bubble, Timothy Canova
Law Faculty News Articles, Editorials, and Blogs
This article looks at the economy following the Clinton administration period in the White House.