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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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Appeals court rules government must release drone memo
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Department of Justice must release a memo on the legal basis for…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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New report ranks state government spending transparency
A report released Tuesday by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund awarded eight states a grade of A…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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Federal court rules food stamp retailer data should be public
A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that a newspaper in South Dakota should be able to get certain data about…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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Comments to HHS on potential release of Medicare physician data
A 1979 injunction barred the release of Medicare physician payment data under the federal Freedom of Information Act on the…By RCFP