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2006 House Testimony on How FOIA Is Working

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Members of the subcommittee were looking at how well the current Freedom of Information Act and asked the witnesses repeatedly…

Members of the subcommittee were looking at how well the current Freedom of Information Act and asked the witnesses repeatedly about the lack of “incentives” or “consequences” to motivate better performance by agencies in response to records requests. There were three witnesses at the May 11 hearing from the requester community and three from government agencies. Sen. Cornyn submitted a letter rebutting Justice Department testimony.

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