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FoIA Week highlights record delays and censorship rise
The Obama administration faced a surge in withholding and denying access to records under FOIA. Agencies cited national security and other exemptions 8,496 times, with total expedited processing denials reaching 6,689 of 7,818 requests. Sun shine Week marks promotion of open government.
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U.S
Associated Press
Barack Obama
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National Security
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Patrick Leahy
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Melanie Pustay
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D-Conn
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