Thursday, August 23, 2007

Don't believe a word I say

The following was taken from the web site of the White House Office of Administration:

Freedom of Information Requests

The Office of Administration's (OA) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office is responsible for responding to requesters who are seeking OA records under the FOIA. A handbook has been prepared to provide instructions on obtaining information through FOIA. In addition, the Electronic Reading Room contains documents specifically identified for inclusion by FOIA, as well as documents for which the office has received multiple FOIA requests.

The Office of Administration has its own FOIA officer who responded to sixty-five requests last year. Yet, in court the Office argues that it is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. More 1984 reasoning by our leaders!

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