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Chief FOIA Officers Council meets for the first time
The Chief FOIA Officers Council, charged with addressing the most important difficulties in administering FOIA across government, met for the…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Senate committee considers what's next for FOIA
A week after the Freedom of Information Act’s 50th anniversary, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing that addressed next…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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President Obama Signs FOIA Reform Bill into Law on 50th Anniversary
President Barack Obama today signed a bill that significantly reforms and improves access to public records under the Freedom of…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Federal agencies announce limited trial of "release for one, release to all" FOIA policy
With little public fanfare, seven federal agencies have announced a controversial trial program of publishing documents responsive to most Freedom…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Hearing examines FOIA reform, and whether the act is an effective tool
The question of whether the federal Freedom of Information Act is an effective tool was hotly debated at a two-day…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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FOIA reform bill dies after House fails to schedule vote
A bipartisan FOIA reform bill failed to be put to a vote in the House on Thursday after it was…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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FOIA Improvement Act unanimously passes Senate, heads to House
After a last minute hold was released, the Senate unanimously passed the FOIA Improvement Act of 2014 yesterday. The Act,…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Important FOIA reform bill passes Senate Judiciary Committee, but is being held up by one senator
Update: as of the end of the day on Dec. 4, Senator Coburn has reportedly lifted his hold on the…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Media coalition files comments on restrictive Department of Defense FOIA regulations
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, joined by a national coalition of media organizations, has filed comments on…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Reporters Committee Joins Open Government Coalition Urging President Obama to Clarify Administration's Position on FOIA Reform
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has joined a letter sent by 50 transparency and open government organizations…Categorized in Freedom of Information