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Governance & Policy

When Government Records Fade, Public Oversight Fades With Them

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Federal record-keeping laws exist to ensure democratic oversight, but weakened reporting systems and incomplete modernization efforts are reducing public visibility into government actions. Strengthening documentation capacity is essential to restoring trust and accountability.