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The Associated Press is the bastion of
the people’s right to know around the world. With a
long history of involvement in FOI issues and actions, AP
is an industry leader in “open government issues.”
The scope of AP’s efforts worldwide is extraordinary.
Whether reporting on Iraqi prisoner abuse or the difficulty
in getting aid to tsunami victims, AP captures the consequences
of government action or inaction.
At the state level, AP open government efforts are coordinated
by the chief of bureau, working in conjunction with state
members, FOI councils, industry associations and other interested
groups.
Associated Press President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Curley testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on government secrecy. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg)
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"We must remember that no government, no administration, is going to give us our rights if we are not ready to stand up and fight for them."
Associated Press President and CEO Tom Curley, in a Feb. 6, 2009 speech accepting the William Allen White Foundation award for journalism excellence.
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