What others say about transparency:

"Taxpayers deserve to know how the tax dollars they send to Washington and their state capitols are being spent.  As the White House Budget Director, I worked to bring greater transparency to federal spending, including the launch of an on-line database for Congressional earmarks and the pending launch of a new site that will list federal grants and contracts at www.fedspending.gov .  I strongly support the National Taxpayers Union’s efforts to bring greater transparency to spending at all levels of government."
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Rob Portman
Former Director, Office of Management and Budget
Former Congressman, Ohio’s 2nd district
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“I believe that every agency ought to publish its spending online. Government that is open and honest will always be able to withstand the light of day.”
- Rick Perry
Governor of Texas
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“A one-stop-shop for the public to review hoe their elected officials spend their money will help life the secret veil on government spending.” 
Bobby Jindal
Governor of Louisiana
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Read The Examiner editorial about the need for state "google-government" websites.