Anonymous Senator Blocks FOIA Bill

[Zeebadee]

"An unidentified Republican Senator placed a secret hold on the Open Government Act, a bipartisan bill to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act, thereby preventing the Senate from acting on the bill this week.

"Regrettably, an anonymous Republican hold is stalling this important Freedom of Information Act legislation, needlessly delaying long-overdue reforms to strengthen FOIA and to protect the public's right to know," said Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), a co-sponsor of the bill along with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX).

"It is both unfortunate and ironic that this bipartisan bill, which promotes sunshine and openness in our government, is being hindered by a secret and anonymous hold. This is a good government bill that Democrats and Republicans alike, can and should work together to enact," Sen. Leahy said in a May 24 floor statement." Anonymous Senator Blocks FOIA Bill

Unbelieveable that this kind of thing can happen in America. I've looked for a MSM report, but none seem to be carrying the story.

The bush administration continues to sink to new lows. One can only try to imagine what it is that they want to cover up now.

[bishop]

nobody can hold up such important legislation and remain anonymous.. imo, this stunt has a very short half-life. the republican's name will eventually become public knowledge and then he'll be tarred and feathered, as he/she deserves.