On the recordMarch 10, 2014
I am concerned that the growing trend toward relying upon FOIA exemptions to withhold large swaths of Government information is hindering the public's right to know.
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congress.govI am concerned that the growing trend toward relying upon FOIA exemptions to withhold large swaths of Government information is hindering the public's right to know.
Leahy expresses concern about FOIA exemptions limiting public access to government information.
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