Day archives: October 18th, 2008

Public Interest Group Issues Report Card on Federal Agency Media Policies

“The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) today issued a report card grading 15 federal agencies on their policies controlling communication between staff scientists and the news media and the public. The report found significant inconsistencies and confusion among agency media policies and their implementation. Some agency policies encourage free speech, but the agencies stifle communication. …

Subjects: Free Speech, Freedom of Information, Government Documents