This story affects both the effectiveness of anti-terrorism efforts and government financial impropriety. The Open Records Project has always argued that financial transparency of organizations tends to encourage effectiveness and discourage corruption.
We published every check written by the Dallas Independent School District in 1998. The publication coincided with the firing of the Superintendent and retirement of the Chief Financial Officer.
Sunlight disinfects. Anti-terrorism efforts are one area that should be squeaky clean.
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