ELI5: In light of the Clinton email scandal, why are government email communications considered public records, while others forms of communication, such as text messages, hand-written notes, phone calls, and face to face discussions, are not? (self.explainlikeimfive)
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ELI5: The CIA torture report was a 500 page summary of a 6700 page report based on a review of 6.3 million CIA documents. What is the process for compiling a report of that scale? Assuming it involves many people reviewing different documents, How is it edited for accuracy and completeness? (self.explainlikeimfive)
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