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FOIA News: Sen. Joni Ernst Introduces "The Watchdog Act"

Exclusive: Sen. Joni Ernst to introduce new bill to improve transparency in government

By Kristine Frazao, ABC4, Mar. 15, 2022

She is planning to introduce a new bill on Wednesday she calls "The Watchdog Act."

"It establishes a Director of Open Government, or DOG watchdog in the White House," said Ernst. "That position would be funded with already existing dollars that are at the Office of Management and Budget. This director would coordinate those activities and make sure citizens know where they can go to access information."

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Sen. Ernst also published about the issue in an op-ed in Newsweek here.