From the New York Times (reg. req’d), Bush Didn’t Invent the Internet, but Is He Good for Tech? James Fallows examines the continuing struggle over how and when government data, collected using taxpayer funds, is made available to the public. The fee vs. free issue resonates clearly to the public in examples such as the availability of critical weather updates. The importance of allowing e-government websites to provide the public with tangible and immediate services is critical.