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    The National Conference of State Legislatures explains the system of shared powers and overlapping authority among the local, state and federal governments.

  • Close-up of Michelle Obama (AP Images)

    First ladies Margarita Zavala de Calderón and Michelle Obama focus on education and young people.

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    This law, commonly known as FOIA, gives U.S. citizens the right to access most government documents, regardless of reason. Today, FOIA is a model to many nations worldwide.

  • As part of President Obama’s commitment to transparency, the United States is using new technologies to enable citizens to better access and use government information.

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  • If confirmed by the Senate, Elena Kagan will be only the fourth woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice.

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eJournal USA

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