Of openness. That is not the case when it comes to filling foya requests. March 2014, the Associated Press reported the Obama Administration more often than any other administration had sensors government files or outright denied access. The administration used exemption to withhold information more than 550,000 times. Agencies must consult with the white house on all document requests that may involve documents with white house equities. Just in the last year the government fully denied access or censored records in at least 250,000 cases or roughly 39 of all whys. This is the highest number of denials in the history of foya. We waited to hear from individuals to get Public Records they requested. This came from media and the foya system is broken and probably broken by design. In preparing for this hearing, the Committee Received numerous examples of delays, unreasonable redactions and abuse of fees, all of which hindered transparency. The epa strategically avoided disclosure disclos
Roll call commissioner scott excused committing dribbling and supervisor farrell we have quorum item one action approval with modification of the minutes of the regular meeting of february 12, 2016, any corrections to the february 11th meeting with specifications. I move to approve second any Public Comments or discussions from the board seeing none, were ready to vote. All in favor, say i. I. Opposed . Okay that motion carries that item passes next item please decision item general Public Comment within the boards gentrifications not on tonight agenda any Public Comment . Next item please action 3 consent calendar with the approval of following previously discussed on february 11, 2016, city plan the Rate Stabilization reserve this was discussed during the last months meeting and was as opposed to be be rather than a than a discussion item is there any discussion from the board. So unless any discussion ill open this for a motion to approve. So moved. Second okay any Public Comment .
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The presiding officer the senate will come to order. Mr. Menendez [inaudible] and after having had the benefit of having a hearing on the pipeline ive decided to oppose this bill for four basic reasons. First, on the bill i am deeply concerned that if approved, this pipe lynn will be the first of many pipelines opening one of the largest sources of carbon on earth to exploitation. Second contrary to what many believe, im convinced this pipeline will simply not enhance, help, or in any positive way improve our energy profile. Third, in my view, it is completely absurd for congress to take the role of permitting pipelines. It is a role we have never assumed and should not assume now. And, fourth, i believe its ridiculous that our republican colleagues insist on language banning Eminent Domain for National Parks legislation but oppose it when it comes to foreign or private projects like keystone. Furthermore, mr. President we cannot underestimate the Environmental Impacts of this pipeline