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New York Assembly Passes Bill to Speed FOIL Response

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· Story link The New York State assembly has approved a bill requiring government officials to grant or deny a…

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The New York State assembly has approved a bill requiring government officials to grant or deny a Freedom of Information Law request within 20 days of its receipt. The bill was prompted by complaints from requesters who had to wait months, even years, to get a response. (4/20/05)

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