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	<title><![CDATA[Yes, Transparency is a Positive Trend for Democracy]]></title>
	<url>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-sunlight-foundation/yes-transparency-is-a-pos_b_107040.html</url>
	<abstract><![CDATA[<p>I don't think it's balderdash, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/12/congressmen-learn-to-use_n_106864.html">as Jason Linkins put it</a>, that members of Congress are twittering about their work from the House Floor.<br />
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He also says that America would be better off if our leaders resolved disputes with duels. Well, that's an enlightened way to debate policy. <br />
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Of course, lawmakers who have differing policy positions and perspectives may air their opinions about why they agree or disagree with legislation. Isn't that kind of debate...</p>]]></abstract>
	<taxonomy><![CDATA[Politics]]></taxonomy>
	<date_published>2008-06-21T05:12:00-04:00</date_published>
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