But critics say the draft retains many of the president's powers and does not do enough to increase oversight.
"Our drafts were retained by the security officer for shredding.
A frequent critic of government secrecy, Mr. Blanton did praise the draft for retaining the concept of automatic declassification.
The draft document retains a longstanding provision declaring the principles of Islamic law to be the main source of legislation.
The draft text retains language of "common but differentiated responsibilities" that has over the years given developing countries a pass on cutting emissions.
If the Knicks draft well, retain a few solid players and add one superstar in the summer of 2010, they could become contenders in the Eastern Conference.
The Iowa State junior Marcus Fizer, the Big 12 Conference player of the year, said he would enter this year's National Basketball Association draft but retain the right to return for his senior season.
The practical effect will be "nil," Mr. Leonard continued, because the draft order retains provisions urging agencies to see declassification's values, for instance the national progress that results from the free flow of information.
It was the only business of the day for New York City, and hardly indicates a wholesale shift towards youth, but given that such symbolic importance as the draft still retains tends to be loaded on the No1 pick, NYC FC trading to get that player was a solid, and even humble, move.
A broadcast network might also give him more clout in negotiations over acquisitions, which in turn could be of benefit to the viewer.Yet this week's draft bill retains one rule generally believed to be designed to keep Mr Murdoch's hands off ITV: it is not for sale to any newspaper group with over 20% of the national market.
