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Joaquin Castro: Overclassification undermines critical democratic objectives, such as increasing transparency to promote an informed…

On the recordSeptember 18, 2024
Overclassification undermines critical democratic objectives, such as increasing transparency to promote an informed citizenry and greater accountability.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Castro emphasizes the negative impact of overclassification on democracy and transparency.

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