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New York Governor Signs E-FOIA Bill, Holds Off on Legal Fee Proposal

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· Story link New York Gov. George Pataki signed legislation that will allow requesters to seek government records by e-mail…

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New York Gov. George Pataki signed legislation that will allow requesters to seek government records by e-mail but he has yet to act on a second bill that would allow courts to require agencies to pay requesters legal fees if the court finds “no reasonable basis for denying access.” (8/8/06)

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