But what a way to start out. I’m impressed. USA 2.0? (Ok, that might be a tad worn, but still…)

The new president effectively reversed a post-9/11 Bush administration policy making it easier for government agencies to deny requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act, and effectively repealed a Bush executive order that allowed former presidents or their heirs to claim executive privilege in an effort to keep records secret.

To me this seems like a really strong message that something is actually changing. A real effort for transparency and honesty. More of a grown up way to rule a country.

It will be very interesting to see what happens with this.

More at: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/us/politics/22obama.html?_r=1