Abstract
Because there is no clear philosophy on the role of the Federal government in the dissemination of its own information, and because dissemination technologies are changing so rapidly, agencies conflict on how to disseminate information. This article examines specific agency attempts to disseminate its data in a way that satisfies its constituencies, OMB, and the private sector. Specifically the Securities and Exchange Commission's release of EDGAR, the Department of Commerce's Patent and Trademark Office's recent lawsuit of trademark records, and the Department of Defense's problems with Fedlog are cited. Statements and policy recommendations from recent Congressional hearings are also included.
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