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House hearing focuses on improving access to federal records
A week after the Obama administration issued new open government initiatives, a congressional panel heard testimony Wednesday to consider whether…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Openness has improved, but FOIA reform still needed
Despite President Barack Obama's emphasis on running a more transparent government, federal agencies have been slow to adapt to changes…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Report criticizes SEC's compliance with FOIA
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Inspector General released a report on Friday that sharply criticized the agency’s compliance…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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California bill to save losing FOIA plaintiffs attorney's fees
A California bill that will relieve losing plaintiffs in Freedom of Information Act lawsuits of having to pay attorney's fees…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Taking aim at Obama administration failures on FOIA
In the summer edition of the American Bar Association’s administrative and regulatory newsletter, former Justice Department Office of Information director…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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White House solicits open government suggestions on Web
The White House has launched a Web site in response to President Obama's Transparency and Open Government memorandum, calling for suggestions from the…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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ACLU suit for torture memos prompts their release
After years of litigation under the Freedom of Information Act, four secret memos from the Justice Department’s Office of Legal…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Opening government on Day One
President Barack Obama, on his first full day in office, sent a strong message of his intention to run a transparent…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Guantanamo detainee identities to stay secret
The Defense Department does not have to release the names of Guantanamo Bay detainees who reported abuse by military personnel…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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D.C. Circuit court awards attorney's fees in FOIA case
A federal appeals court awarded a Freedom of Information Act requester attorney fees Friday, issuing its second opinion in the…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information