An Associated Press report reveals that the Obama administration censored more documents last year than in any previous year of its tenure. The Pentagon and the CIA led the way citing national security in denying files requested under the Freedom of Information Act. (Boston Globe, March 11, 2013, Associated Press story by Jack Gillum and Ted Bridis)
Congress is joining the quest for information as eight Democratic legislators are asking President Obama to declassify the documents explaining the legal basis for the use of drones to kill suspected terrorists both foreign and American. (Politico, March 11, 2013, by Josh Gerstein)