The Obama administration has long called itself the most transparent administration in history. But newly released Department of Justice (DOJ) documents show that the White House has actually worked aggressively behind the scenes to scuttle congressional reforms designed to give the public better access to information possessed by the federal government.
The Obama administration has long called itself the most transparent administration in history. But newly released Department of Justice (DOJ) documents show that the White House has actually worked aggressively behind the scenes to scuttle congressional reforms designed to give the public better access to information possessed by the federal government.
The Obama administration has long called itself the most transparent administration in history. But newly released Department of Justice (DOJ) documents show that the White House has actually worked aggressively behind the scenes to scuttle congressional reforms designed to give the public better access to information possessed by the federal government.
STATION PLACE 100 F STREET, NE WASHINGTON, DC 20549-2465
Office of FOIA Services
March 26, 2015
Mr. Jason Leopold Vice News 1669 Benedict Canyon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Re:
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552
Request No. 15-01163-FOIA
Dear Mr. Leopold:
This is an interim response to your request, dated January 6, 2015, and received in this office on January 7, 2015, for copies of all records, including but not limited to, emails, letters, transcripts, in possession of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mentioning or referring to the FOIA Improvement Act (S.2520), FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014 (FOIA Act, H.R. 1211) and/or FOIA reform and or Congressional efforts to reform the Freedom of Information Act. By letter dated January 7, 2015, we addressed your request for a fee waiver. We have identified 39 pages of records to be released in this interim response. The enclosed records are released in full with the exception of portions which originated with another Federal agency. We have identified additional records which require consultation with other Federal agencies. When these consultations are concluded, we will provide you with a final response. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Indria Burrows of my staff at burrowsi@sec.gov or (202)551-5105. may also contact me at foiapa@sec.gov or (202) 551-7900. Sincerely,
The Mueller Report: The Law behind the Jurisdiction and the Power of a Special Counsel & Full Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election