Pro-Publica and the Columbia Journalism Review looked at how U.S. government agencies have been tightening the rules of access to information via the FOIA.
I came across this article thanks to a posting on Max Cacas' Facebook site.
Agencies Move to Restrict FOIA Access in Last-Minute Regs
by Jennifer LaFleur, ProPublica - January 5, 2009 2:07 pm EST
As one of the most secretive presidential administrations in history gets ready to close up shop, it's closing a few more things -- records. Over the past few months, some federal agencies have issued rules that would eliminate public disclosure of information -- or, in some cases, make it more difficult for requesters to get information.
I came across this article thanks to a posting on Max Cacas' Facebook site.
Agencies Move to Restrict FOIA Access in Last-Minute Regs
by Jennifer LaFleur, ProPublica - January 5, 2009 2:07 pm EST
As one of the most secretive presidential administrations in history gets ready to close up shop, it's closing a few more things -- records. Over the past few months, some federal agencies have issued rules that would eliminate public disclosure of information -- or, in some cases, make it more difficult for requesters to get information.
While the federal Freedom of Information Act regulates what government information may be withheld from the public, internal rules determine how that law is carried out at the agency level. Those rules also may restrict access to information.
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