Patrick Leahy actually said...

I was also pleased when in March 2009, when Attorney General Holder issued new FOIA guidelines, it, I believe rightfully, restored the presumption of disclosure.

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Leahy praises the restoration of the presumption of disclosure in FOIA guidelines.

03/14/2011

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