Show Us the Data: Most Wanted Federal Documents A Report By Center for Democracy & Technology & OpenTheGovernment.org, March 2009 – “In the past few months, President Obama and his appointed officials have indicated that policies around open government and information disclosure will change drastically. While each administration adopts its own standards for the management of unclassified federal documents, change at the agency level does not take place instantly nor will such change be universally accepted.”

The Top Ten Most Wanted Government Documents

1. Public Access to All Congressional Research Service Reports- Legislative Branch
2. Information About the Use of TARP and Bailout Funds – Executive Branch
3. Open and Accessible Federal Court Documents Through the PACER System – Judicial Branch
4. Current Contractor Projects – Executive Branch
5. Court Settlements Involving Federal Agencies – Judicial Branch
6. Access to Comprehensive Information About Legislation and Congressional Actions via THOMAS or Public Access to Legislative Information Service – Legislative Branch
7. Online Access to Electronic Campaign Disclosures – Legislative Branch
8. Daily Schedules of the President and Cabinet Officials – Executive Branch
9. Personal Financial Disclosures from Policymakers Across Government – All Branches
10. State Medicaid Plans and Waivers – Executive Branch and State Agencies