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On the recordJune 2, 2015
In my mind, though, there is still an important role for FOIA requests to shine a light on government actions that might not be in line with the core values that make our country great.
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Matt Cartwright
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Editor's note · Context

Cartwright emphasizes the importance of FOIA for government transparency post-Snowden.

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