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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

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A quick definition of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA):

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that lets people ask the government for information that is available to the public. This means that anyone can ask for records or documents from the government, like rules or policies, unless they are private or secret. You have to ask for the information in writing, and you can only get information from the executive branch of the government, not from the courts or Congress.

A more thorough explanation:

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that allows individuals and organizations to request access to government information that is available to the public. This law requires executive agencies to provide information that is relevant to their functions, procedures, policies, and rules. However, some information may be exempt from disclosure under certain circumstances.

For example, if someone wants to access archival records or operational records from the National Archives, they can make a FOIA request to gain access to executive branch information. However, certain types of information, such as classified national security information or personal privacy information, may be exempt from disclosure under FOIA.

It's important to note that FOIA only applies to the records of the executive branch of the federal government. This means that FOIA does not apply to the records of the federal courts or the Congress.

Overall, FOIA is an important tool for promoting transparency and accountability in government by allowing individuals and organizations to access information that is in the public interest.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:30
When I get home I think I will pull up a youtube yoga video and lay out the mat by the fireplace now, feeling guilty I haven't been stretching properly
1a2b3c4d26z
11:30
tighter you are, more potential energy you have. Your body is a spring. It's just physics
m10
11:30
Exactly.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:30
yoga classes stress me out
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
11:31
W&L put their scholarship info on the portal for those who were admitted 11/12
m10
11:31
Gotta always be ready to release that energy. Like if I am in a fight at the bar, I just gotta bust out a couple punches. No stretching.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:31
the instructor will be like "forget all of the things that youre stressing about" which reminds me of all of the things im stressing about
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:32
I am too competitive to do yoga classes with other people. Try to stretch better or further then hurt myself lmao I am beyond competitive in anything physical.
babycat
11:32
if you guys all pay me to be your lsat tutor I can afford to do Pilates classes
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:32
hot yoga was fun
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:32
i loved barre and pilates when i did them together
m10
11:33
Here's an article from Testosterone nation for all you men out there on why stretching is bullshit. https://archive.t-nation.com/training/stretching-is-b-s/
snow
11:36
M so close to crashing out
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:36
@babycat: If the person I am mentoring decides to listen to my advice instead of just discussing my advice I will pay you to tutor her. You seem like a smart, good and well put together person that she can probably learn well from.
babycat
11:37
Aw that’s so sweet Bulbasaur <3
11:39
@m10: stretching absolutely helps with tight tendons lol
11:39
now kiss
m10
11:40
@EvolBunny: Indeed! I am just riffing. Practicing for when I get into Chicago and do standup there on the weekends and get mad pussy.
11:40
You only do cardio on the weekends ;)
babycat
11:40
@m10: I have a friend that does this but he doesn’t get mad pussy
m10
11:40
I'll work that in! Sounds like a good way to segway.
m10
11:41
@babycat: yeah, well unlike 99.99% of people who do standup I will.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:41
To do stand up comedy you have to have fat balls, that is awesome
m10
11:41
Woah, I got little balls. Like Adam Friedland. I ain't no Stavros.
what are we hoping for today?
m10
11:44
Nothing. No news is good news for me.
11:44
Crickets coming from my status update
babycat
11:45
dk are we gonna go to a homoerotic law school together?
11:45
@m10: at undergrad froshers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YEarMyIAzs
m10
11:46
@EvolBunny: God damn, classic Randy.
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