The DATA Act could help restore faith in U.S. government, officials say

Fedscoop: With agencies now required to report their spending data in compliance with the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act, it’s a chance for the federal government to earn some trust from the American people.

It used to be that most Americans trusted their government, Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., explained at the 2017 DATA Act Summit, recalling the days of John F. Kennedy.

“It starts with this: renewal of faith in government,” he said. “A democracy cannot survive with the kind of cynicism we have about our government today.”

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