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Steve Cohen: Convenience is not a good enough reason for concealing information from the public.

On the recordJune 3, 2009
Convenience is not a good enough reason for concealing information from the public.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen argues against secrecy in court orders for public safety.

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