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Freedom of Information Act : DHS has taken steps to enhance its program, but opportunities exist to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness : report to congressional committees.

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires federal agencies to generally provide the public with access to government information. In December 2005, the President issued Executive Order 13392, to improve agencies' FOIA processing. The order required each agency to review its operations...

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Corporate Authors:	United States. Government Accountability Office, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2009]
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	United States. > Freedom of Information Act. United States. > Department of Homeland Security > Rules and practice. Freedom of information > Government policy > United States. Transparency in government > United States > Evaluation. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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