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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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9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
9:32
[kevin oleary]
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
WHAT HAPPENED
yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
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