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Centers for Disease Control FOIA Office
Freedom of Information Act Office for the Centers for Disease Control, as well as
the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Included at the site
are publications, resources, contractor registries and significant FOIAs.
Search in Category: Health: Occupational Health and Safety: Government Agencies: North America
Search in Category: Health: Public Health and Safety: Disease Control and Prevention
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Georgia: Localities: A: Atlanta: Health: Organizations
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Health and Human Services: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Health: Health Policy: United States Government
www.cdc.gov/od/foia/foi.htm
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Department of Education FOIA
This office advises the public and Department of Ed employees regarding FOIA
requests and information available to the public.
Search in Category: Reference: Education: Directories: Searching
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Education
www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/foia/foiatoc.html
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Department of Homeland Security FOIA
Accessing DHS records through the Freedom of Information Act
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Homeland Security
www.dhs.gov/xfoia/editorial_0579.shtm
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HHS - Freedom of Information
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Freedom of Information site, including
annual reports and frequently requested documents.
Search in Category: News: Media: Journalism: Issues: First Amendment
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Health and Human Services
www.hhs.gov/foia
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National Science Foundation FOIA and Privacy Act Requests
NSF Freedom of Information Act page has regulations, reports and handbooks about
making FOIA requests, as well as commonly requested documents available online.
Search in Category: Reference: Museums: Museum Resources: Grants and Funding
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: National Science Foundation
Search in Category: Science: Educational Resources: Organizations
Search in Category: Science: Institutions: Regional: North America: United States
Search in Category: Science: Institutions: Research Funding Organizations
www.nsf.gov/policies/foia.jsp
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National Security Agency FOIA Office
The Freedom of Information Act office for the NSA, the US government eavesdropping
agency, contains basic instructions on how to file FOIA requests. Included is
information about records that have been released previously, as well as some past
requests that could not be granted for national security reasons. Additionally, the
office has a compilation of UFO-related requests that have been made which have not
produced any records.
Search in Category: Business: Business Services: Fire and Security: Security: National Security
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: National Security Agency
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Military: Army: Installations: Fort Meade, Maryland
www.nsa.gov/foia/index.cfm
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Securities and Exchange Commission FOIA
The SEC Freedom of Information Act site explains the SEC's FOIA program and
provides frequently requested documents, an electronic reading room and agency
regulations.
Search in Category: Business: Accounting
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: Securities and Exchange Commission
Search in Category: Society: Law: Legal Information: Business and Corporate Law: Securities
www.sec.gov/foia.shtml
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CIA: Frequently Requested Records
Full-text government documents from the Central Intelligence Agency Electronic
Document Release Center. Topics include UFOs, Bay of Pigs, POW MIA, Guatemala,
human rights, Ethel and Julius Rosenbert and other spies.
Search in Category: News: Media: Journalism: Issues: First Amendment
Search in Category: Reference: Archives: Records Management: US Government Agencies
www.foia.cia.gov/records.asp
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Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act
Guide with text of both the Freedom of Information Act of 1966 and the Privacy Act
of 1974. Created in 2005 as online text and PDF by the House Government Reform
Committee, 85 pages.
Search in Category: News: Media: Journalism: Issues: First Amendment
Search in Category: Business: Business Services: Fire and Security: Security: National Security
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Government Operations: Government Secrecy
Search in Category: Science: Science in Society: Science and Technology Policy
Search in Category: Science: Social Sciences: Political Science: Institutes
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Government Operations
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Warfare and Conflict: Disarmament
www.fas.org/sgp/foia/citizen.html
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission FOIA
Freedom of Information Act site for the CFTC provides links to statutes and
regulations, reading room, electronic records, and frequently requested
publications.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Fraud: Investment
Search in Category: Society: Law: Legal Information: Fraud
www.cftc.gov/cftc/cftcfoia.htm
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Consumer Product Safety Commission FOIA
A Freedom of Information Act office site, including an electronic reading room.
Search in Category: Health: Medicine: Reference: Government Agencies
Search in Category: Home: Consumer Information: Advocacy and Protection
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia.html
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Department of Justice: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) information relating to the US Department of
Justice and all federal agencies. Provides a useful reference guide and links to
agency FOIA sites.
Search in Category: News: Media: Journalism: Issues: First Amendment
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Justice
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Justice
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Crime and Justice
Search in Category: Society: Law: Law Enforcement: Prosecuting Attorneys: United States: Federal
www.usdoj.gov/04foia
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Department of the Interior - FOIA
Freedom of Information Act Office for the Department of the Interior, including an
electronic reading room, FOIA guides and reference materials.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of the Interior
www.doi.gov/foia
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FBI - Freedom of Information Act Reading Room
Displays frequently requested documents on famous crimes and personalities released
under the Freedom of Information Act.
Search in Category: News: Media: Journalism: Issues: First Amendment
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Terrorism: Articles and Reports
foia.fbi.gov
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Federal Aviation Administration FOIA Office
Freedom of Information Act Office site from the FAA.
Search in Category: Kids and Teens: School Time: Science: Technology: Machines: Aircraft
Search in Category: Recreation: Aviation: Regulations
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Transportation: Federal Aviation Administration
Search in Category: Science: Technology: Aerospace
Search in Category: Science: Technology: Aerospace: Aeronautics: Air Traffic Control: Organizations
Search in Category: Society: Government: Aviation Authorities
www.faa.gov/foia
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Federal Trade Commission FOIA
FTC Freedom of Information Act office, including the agency's handbook and
e-reading room.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: Federal Trade Commission
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Fraud: Investment
Search in Category: Society: Law: Legal Information: Fraud
www.ftc.gov/foia
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FOIA Group, Inc. (FGI)
FGI secures competitive information and government documents from federal, state
and local sources.
Search in Category: News: Media: Journalism: Issues: First Amendment
www.foia.com
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Internal Revenue Service FOIA
The IRS FOIA center contains links to annual reports, the electronic reading room
and commonly requested publications, among other links.
Search in Category: Business: Accounting
Search in Category: Home: Personal Finance: Tax Preparation
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of the Treasury: Internal Revenue Service
Search in Category: Society: Law: Legal Information: Tax
www.irs.gov/foia
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National Institute of Standards and Technology - FOIA
The NIST site for the Freedom of Information Act contains basic information about
how to file a FOIA request, along with sample letters.
Search in Category: Business: Textiles and Nonwovens: Associations: Industrial Standards
Search in Category: Computers: Hardware: Standards
Search in Category: Computers: Internet: Organizations: Standards
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Commerce: Technology Administration
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Maryland: Localities: G: Gaithersburg: Business and Economy
Search in Category: Science: Institutions: Regional: North America: United States
Search in Category: Science: Reference: Standards: Organizations: Regional: North America
www.nist.gov/admin/foia/foia.htm
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National Park Service FOIA
Hot documents and a few other links from the National Park Service's Freedom of
Information Act.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of the Interior: National Park Service
Search in Category: Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Conservation
www.nps.gov/refdesk/npsfoia.html
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Office of Management and Budget FOIA
The White House's OMB Freedom of Information page contains links to FOIA annual
reports, commonly requested reports and the agency's reading room, among other
resources.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Executive Office of the President: Office of Management and Budget
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Economic: National Budget
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Executive Office of the President: White House
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/foia
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Pentagon Freedom of Information
Main site for the Pentagon's administration of the Freedom of Information Act. It
provides general FOIA information nad links to other relevant Department of Defense
FOIA organizations.
Search in Category: Kids and Teens: School Time: Social Studies: History: By Region: North America: United States: September 11, 2001
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Defense
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Military: News and Media
Search in Category: Science: Technology: Military Science
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Warfare and Conflict: Specific Conflicts: War on Terrorism: International Policy: North America: United States
www.defenselink.mil/pubs/foi
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Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that any person has the right to
request access to federal agency records or information. Like all federal agencies,
the Department of Labor (DOL) is required to disclose records requested in writing
by any person. However, agencies may withhold information pursuant to nine
exemptions and three exclusions contained in the statute. FOIA applies only to
federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress,
the courts, ...
Search in Category: Business: Human Resources: Government Agencies
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Labor
Search in Category: Society: Work
www.dol.gov/dol/foia
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Environmental Protection Agency FOIA
EPA's Freedom of Information Office.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: Environmental Protection Agency
Search in Category: Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Conservation: Regions: United States
Search in Category: Society: Law: Legal Information: Legal Practice: Resources: Public Records
www.epa.gov/foia
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National Archives FOIA Reading Room
Information about holdings of and use of the Research Rooms of the United States
National Archives and Records Administration
Search in Category: Reference: Archives: Professional Resources
Search in Category: Reference: Archives: Regional: United States
Search in Category: Reference: Libraries: Research
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: National Archives and Records Administration
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Society and Culture: Genealogy: Organizations
www.archives.gov/research_room/foia_reading_room/foia_reading_room.html
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National Freedom of Information Coalition
A self-supporting alliance working to protect the public's right to oversee its
government.
www.nfoic.org
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Small Business Administration FOIA /Privacy Act Office
The SBA Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Office features a reading room,
annual report and guide to information in the agency.
Search in Category: Business: Small Business: Resources: United States
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov/foia
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Society of Professional Journalists - Freedom of Information Resources
Resources for journalists and the public on issues involving access to government
records and activities and freedom of information education, including a discussion
group.
Search in Category: News: Media: Journalism: Issues
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Human Rights and Liberties: Freedom of the Press
www.spj.org/foi.asp?
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Sunshine Week: Your Right to Know
Promotes public access to government information through a set of national events.
Issues information, media materials, ideas for activities, and background
information on open government topics.
www.sunshineweek.org
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U.S. Department of State FOIA Electronic Reading Room
Displays frequently requested documents released under the Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA); special collections of continuing public interest; and regulations,
policy statements, administrative rulings and manuals, and other reference
materials.
Search in Category: News: Media: Journalism: Issues: First Amendment
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of State
foia.state.gov
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U.S. Department of Transportation FOIA
Freedom of Information Act office for the US Department of Transportation.
Search in Category: Business: Transportation and Logistics
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Transportation
www.dot.gov/foia
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US Forest Service FOIA
The Freedom of Information Act Office for the US Forest Service, including
frequently requested records and a reference guide.
Search in Category: Recreation: Pets: Dogs: Activities: Trail Dogs: Trails
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Agriculture: Forest Service
www.fs.fed.us/im/foia
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US Geological Service FOIA - Electronic Reading Room
The Freedom of Information Act site for the USGS contains an organization chart, an
electronic directory, instructional memoranda and other FOIA resources for the
agency.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of the Interior: U.S. Geological Survey
Search in Category: Science: Earth Sciences: Geology: Organizations: Government Geological Surveys: North America: United States
Search in Category: Science: Earth Sciences: Geomatics: Land Surveying: National Resources
www.usgs.gov/foia
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US Navy FOIA
The Navy Freedom of Information Act page contains links to a FOIA handbook, reading
rooms, points of contacts and resource materials.
foia.navy.mil
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US Patent and Trademark Office FOIA
The USPTO Freedom of Information Act office maintains an electronic reading room
and regulations on its web site.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Commerce: United States Patent and Trademark Office
Search in Category: Society: Law: Legal Information: Intellectual Property: Government Agencies
www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/sol/foia
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Veterans Affairs FOIA Center
Main page for the VA's Freedom of Information Act information, providing access to
annual FOIA reports and an electronic reading room.
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Veterans Affairs
Search in Category: Society: Military: Veterans: Organizations: United States: Welfare and Assistance: Government Agencies
www.va.gov/OIT/CIO/FOIA
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Agency for Health Care Research and Quality FOI Electronic Reading Room
Freedom of Information site for the Agency, including an index to documents in the
electronic reading room.
www.ahcpr.gov/news/foia.htm
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Department of Energy - FOIA
Freedom of Information Act information from the DOE, including links to annual
reports, reading rooms, environmental impact statements and major information
systems within the agency.
www.mbe.doe.gov/execsec/foia.htm
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FOI Services
Delivers documents acquired from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration using the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Over 150,000 documents are available, covering
medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and foods.
www.foiservices.com
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Indiana Coalition for Open Government
A broad-based, citizen-oriented organization formed to educate citizens and to
protect their rights to obtain access to public records and meetings.
www.indianacog.org
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NASA Headquarters FOIA
The National Aeronautical and Space Administration's Freedom of Information Act
site contains links to various FOIA offices throughout the agency, as well as links
to the reading room and other NASA resources.
Search in Category: Science: Technology: Space: NASA
www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/FOIA
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National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration FOIA
NOAA's Freedom of Information Act page provides users with reports, policies and
guides on accessing public information in the agency.
www.rdc.noaa.gov/~foia
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Social Security Administration FOIA
Regulations, annual reports, frequently requested documents and other resources
pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act from the US Social Security
Administration.
Search in Category: Society: Law: Legal Information: Social Security Law
Search in Category: Business: Human Resources: Government Agencies
Search in Category: Health: Medicine: Reference: Government Agencies
Search in Category: Home: Personal Finance: Retirement: Social Security
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Agencies: Independent: Social Security Administration
Search in Category: Society: Issues: Economic: Social Security
Search in Category: Society: Law: Legal Information: Social Security Law
www.socialsecurity.gov/foia
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services FOIA Office
The office that handles the USCIS has links to an electronic reference room and
major information systems
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Employment: Vacancy Announcements
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Executive Branch: Department of Homeland Security: US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Search in Category: Society: Law: Law Enforcement: Employment: Federal Agencies
www.uscis.gov/graphics/aboutus/foia
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U.S. Department of the Treasury - FOIA
Main Freedom of Information Act site for the Department of the Treasury, including
an electronic reading room and a list of the agency's major information systems.
Search in Category: Society: Government: Finance: Ministries
www.ustreas.gov/foia
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US Coast Guard FOIA
The Freedom of Information Act office for the US Coast Guard includes an electronic
reading room.
Search in Category: Health: Public Health and Safety: Emergency Services: Search and Rescue: Water Rescue: Sea Rescue: Professional
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Military: Coast Guard
www.uscg.mil/global/foia.asp
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Department of Commerce FOIA
Provides basic rules and regulations, a sample letter, annual Freedom of
Information reports and links to selected agency publications.
www.osec.doc.gov/oebam/FOIAWebsite.htm
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