Stories tagged with "transparency"

Transparency changes behavior by indystar

The fact that there are more than 750 lobbyists in Indianapolis and many thousands more in Washington is hardly a secret. Sure, lobbying is an integral part of our democratic... – Nov 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM in Opinion

Washington taking a closer look at little-known card fees by indystar

The Government Accountability Office has been ordered to study the use of credit by consumers — and in particular the effect interchange fees have on consumers and... – May 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Keep terror prisoners where they are, keep America safe by indystar

Raymond Galinsky is wrong in his May 27 letter to the editor. Guantanamo Bay is by far the best place for these prisoners, but we must have full transparency there so we know what... – May 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Give green light to Obama nominee by indystar

I am writing in response to “State senators oppose Obama nominee,” May 19. I urge both Sen. Richard Lugar and Sen. Evan Bayh to continue their support for a prompt vote... – May 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Council approves revised ethics code by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Members may vote on issues that could benefit them directly at new limit of $1,000, not $5,000 The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday approved an ethics code that allows... – May 18, 2009 at 10:39 PM in Politics & Government

Bennett fails test on management of people and education by indystar

Recent news reports show that new state school superintendent Tony Bennett is eager to extend his power. If ethics, transparency and sound management practices mean anything in... – Mar 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Senate derelict in its duty to flesh out Clinton finances by indystar

I appreciate Ken Bode's cautionary tone in his column Jan. 23. We truly do not know the full scope of foreign money that goes to Bill Clinton, and how that may affect Hillary... – Jan 30, 2009 at 9:17 AM in Opinion

Internet, community groups can keep eye on government by indystar

Recent events highlight the need for increased openness and transparency in government. These steps could be implemented to enhance transparency:Increased use of the Internet:... – Dec 29, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Opinion