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Intelligence agencies defend new review policy
Under increasing public scrutiny over a new pre-publication review policy, the Office of the Director National Intelligence released a statement…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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George W. Bush directs relatively broad release of presidential records
Former President George W. Bush has instructed the National Archives to release nine categories of documents from his presidency to…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Detroit Free Press wins third mugshot lawsuit
The Detroit Free Press won a lawsuit this week over the public's right to federal mug shots. It was the…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Va. high court clarifies FOIA exemption, redaction fee issues in case over climate change controversy
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled this morning that the University of Virginia does not have to release certain emails sent…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Journalism group criticizes EPA's lack of openness
The Society of Environmental Journalists has released a statement criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to respond to public…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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House passes FOIA reform bill
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday unanimously passed the FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act, paving the way for more streamlined…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Washington Supreme Court agrees governor can withhold some records with executive communications privilege
The Washington state Supreme Court ruled yesterday in an 8-1 decision that a governor can withhold certain documents involved with…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Government forced to release names of Guantanamo Bay prisoners
In response to a federal Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by The Miami Herald, the Department of Defense was required…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Connecticut passes law restricting access to Newtown shooting, other police records
Reporters covering homicides in Connecticut won't have access to investigation photographs and 911 recordings describing victim conditions under a new…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Judge denies media's request to film and photograph Monday's hearing of Colorado shooting suspect
A Colorado judge denied the media's request to film and photograph Monday's hearing of the man accused of killing 12…Categorized in Court Access