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Government

Jul. 24, 2014

Law librarians protesting bill to end print publication of federal codes

A bill to end the print publication of federal codes and rules is drawing howls of protest by law librarians, who warn such a move could hurt government transparency and encumber legal professionals.


By Paul Jones


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - A bill in the U.S. Senate to end the print publication of federal codes and rules is drawing howls of protest by law librarians, who warn such a move could hurt government transparency and encumber legal professionals.


"By making it harder for citizens to find their government's regulations, the proposed legislation undermines their right to be informed," according to a missiv...

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