They’re arguing over four letters that form the core of transparency about what our government is up to: FOIA, or Freedom of Information Act, the federal version of which turns 50 next year.

More from Wes on Freedom of Information. Debated, amended, and currently under siege – the Freedom of Information Act remains one of the sharpest weapons in a researcher’s arsenal.

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His statement reignited discussions on the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, a federal law enacted in 1966 that requires federal executive branch agencies to disclose information in specific ways.

Freedom of Information Act Editorial. The Freedom of Information Act is an important way KETV holds public officials accountable and provides transparency in how your tax dollars are being used.

Federal agencies routinely flout the 1966 Freedom of Information Act, the so-called Open Government Act of 2007 that strengthens the 1966 law, and Obama's 2009 executive order directing agencies ...

The Freedom of Information Act isn’t just for journalists. FOIA refers to laws that govern public information. Here’s how you can use it. Here’s how you can get access to public records and ...

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about the government. The Freedom of Information Act, or, FOIA, enacted in 1966, gives Americans the right to obtain ...

The Freedom of Information Act made it possible for the Associated Press to acquire the video of President Bush's pre-Katrina teleconference. Similar releases have resulted in big stories, but ...

Ignoring Freedom of Information Act requests during the crisis damages democracy. By The Editorial Board The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise ...

Originally enacted on July 4, 1966, the Freedom of Information Act established a statutory right of public access to Executive Branch information held by the federal government.