Speaking as a presidential candidate in 2008, Barack Obama assailed George W. Bush's administration for its secrecy. Yesterday, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce accused the Obama administration of "putting secrecy over transparency," drawing on reports that White House staffers frequently met lobbyists in coffee shops, allegedly to avoid reporting requirements.
Obama in 2008: "I Want Transparency, I Want Accountability"
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