YES, THERE ARE MULTIPLE TYPES OF PDF FILES....
But in yet another example of utter cluelessness about how computers work, the report was posted on the web in PDF format. More specifically, it was posted in a PDF format called Image+Text, so while the viewable image was redacted, the underlying text (which allows you to search the document) was still there, buried in the innards of the file.
Not buried for long, of course. The good folks at the Memory Hole helpfully restored the text, and even highlighted the redacted parts so we can all see what it was that DOJ wanted to hide. Both versions are here for your viewing pleasure.
You know, I sure hope the guys working on terrorism are a little more clueful about computer protocols and file formats than these guys. This is pitiful.
Good thing I'm not working on terrorism. Is that what you're saying Cal?
....hey, say what you want....you will anyway.
P.S. I like your blog header.
P.P.S.
What I find just as bizarre as the fact that DoJ didn't know the document could be reconstituted is what they redacted versus what they left.
For just two instances (highlighted portions were redacted):
Minorities are substantially more likely to leave the Department than white. In 2001, the attrition rate was 49% higher among minorities than whites. There was no difference in recent attrition between men and women.
There are also statistically significant race and/or gender effects on a number of HR outcomes, including starting grade, current grade, promotions, and compensation. For example, the average minority GS attorney is currently 0.4 steps lower than the average white, and the average woman is 0.3 steps lower than the average man, controlling for seniority, grade, and component.
In fact, they blocked the generalities and left in the specifics.
...oh well, do what you want....you will anyway....
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