It's going to be a really useful tool...if only we can elect a government now that is willing to respond to public comment.

Anyway, props to OMB Watch. There's no longer any need to break into that locked file cabinet inside the disused lavoratory with a "Beware of the Leopard!" sign on the door, just to get a little information about government plans.

utilized the comments more often -- in a concerted effort, they could push a lot of the sneaky business into the light.  I wish I could remember the issue from DOJ regs, but last summer folks were atonished that yet another odious rule had been pushed through -- same for Dept. of Interior and Bureau of Land Managemetn.  While the regular watchdogs comment, backed with legal and scientific arguments, there needs to be a higher volume of well reasoned and researched responses.

First, I would recommend that folks read comments.  The comment section is not a blog -- thus, comments like -- "this sucks," "Bush is a war criminal," etc. are pointless and useless.  A body of comments which object (or support) a regulation assist the public interest groups when they file lawsuits alleging abuse of discretion.

Thank you again for these valuable resources.  I should have already known these tools, but I'm a creature of habit.