In summary, both with respect to receiving information from outsiders and sharing information with the public, the SEC has followed a failed closed-door policy.

FORBES: Why the SEC Is In Danger of Becoming Irrelevant ( February 28, 2006 )

So is the case about Pentagon policy closed?

WSJ: Mollie Ziegler Hemingway: The Pentagon's Problem With Proselytizing

"We have a policy that fundraising events are closed events, " the aide said, adding that any confusion about the fundraiser originally being open to the press should be chalked up to the campaign "working out the kinks" on its first event with Bush.

CNN: McCain does tricky dance with unpopular Bush

In the wake of last year's presidential election, some media organizations, such as CNN, adopted a policy of not projecting the outcome in any single state until the polls had closed in that state.

CNN: Bush endorses principles of election law report

In a closed-door Florida fundraiser for donors tonight, Mitt Romney offered a rare glimpse into his policy plans if elected President.

FORBES: Mitt Romney Says He May Ditch HUD

And when the Speaker says the discussion about revenue is closed, again, ask Americans around the country whether they agree that it is better economic policy for middle-class Americans to lose their jobs, or oil and gas companies to have their subsidies reduced or corporate jet owners to have their loophole closed.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

Shouting out "open" or "closed" as a prescription for categorical success is at best a mirage and at worst a predicate for anticonsumer public policy, like the government's long antitrust crusade against Microsoft.

WSJ: Thomas Hazlett: The iPhone Turns Five