The Freedom of Information Act: Hearings..., 93-1, May 2, 7, 8, 10, and 16, 19731973 - 412 pages |
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... importance in H.R. 4960 prescribes limited time periods in which an agency must respond to a request by an individual for information . Generally , a request must be responded to within 10 days . Only in five specific situations ...
... importance in H.R. 4960 prescribes limited time periods in which an agency must respond to a request by an individual for information . Generally , a request must be responded to within 10 days . Only in five specific situations ...
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... important programs enacted and funded by Congress . It will help restore the confidence of the American people in ... importance . The bipartisan nature of this effort is shown by the fact that members of both parties in both the House ...
... important programs enacted and funded by Congress . It will help restore the confidence of the American people in ... importance . The bipartisan nature of this effort is shown by the fact that members of both parties in both the House ...
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... important subject , I am confident you will want the legislation to have top - level consideration . Executive Branch witnesses are scheduled to testify on May 8 and 10 , 1973 , and I am sure you will want the Administration's position ...
... important subject , I am confident you will want the legislation to have top - level consideration . Executive Branch witnesses are scheduled to testify on May 8 and 10 , 1973 , and I am sure you will want the Administration's position ...
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... important subject is greatly appreciated , and you may be sure that these legislative pro- posals will continue to receive the careful consideration they deserve . Sincerely , STANLEY EBNER , General Counsel . Mr. MOORHEAD . Would you ...
... important subject is greatly appreciated , and you may be sure that these legislative pro- posals will continue to receive the careful consideration they deserve . Sincerely , STANLEY EBNER , General Counsel . Mr. MOORHEAD . Would you ...
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... important than it ever has been before for the people to be fully informed . There was a time in the history of this ... importance of this . George Washington very wisely said that concealment itself is a form of deceit . He emphasized ...
... important than it ever has been before for the people to be fully informed . There was a time in the history of this ... importance of this . George Washington very wisely said that concealment itself is a form of deceit . He emphasized ...
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Page 30 - ... (6) personnel and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy ; "(7) investigatory files compiled for law enforcement purposes except to the extent available by law to a party other than an agency...
Page 29 - Register for the guidance of the public; (A) descriptions of its central and field organization and the established places at which, the employees (and in the case of a uniformed service, the members) from whom, and the methods whereby, the public may obtain information, make submittals or requests, or obtain decisions...
Page 29 - Each agency, in accordance with published rules, shall make available for public inspection and copying — (A) final opinions, including concurring and dissenting opinions, as well as orders, made in the adjudication of cases ; (B) those statements of policy and interpretations which have been adopted by the agency and are not published in the Federal Register...
Page 265 - A popular government without popular information or the means of acquiring it is but a prologue to a farce or a tragedy, or, perhaps, both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.
Page 30 - Columbia, has jurisdiction to enjoin the agency from withholding agency records and to order the production of any agency records improperly withheld from the complainant.
Page 360 - Except as otherwise specifically provided by statute, a judgment for costs, as enumerated in section 1920 of this title but not including the fees and expenses of attorneys may be awarded to the prevailing party in any civil action brought by or against the United States...
Page 253 - This section does not authorize withholding of information or limit the availability of records to the public, except as specifically stated in this section. This section is not authority to withhold information from Congress.
Page 311 - Investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes but only to the extent that the production of such records would (A) interfere with enforcement proceedings, (B) deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication, (C) constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy...
Page 181 - It would amount to nothing more than the supreme command and direction of the military and naval forces, as first general and admiral of the Confederacy; while that of the British king extends to the declaring of war and to the raising and regulating of fleets and armies — all which, by the Constitution under consideration, would appertain to the legislature.
Page 181 - It is quite apparent that if, in the maintenance of our international relations, embarrassment— perhaps serious embarrassment — is to be avoided and success for our aims achieved, congressional legislation which is to be made effective through negotiation and inquiry within the international field must often accord to the President a degree of discretion and. freedom from statutory restriction which would not be admissible were domestic affairs alone involved.