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Office of Inspector General

Report: Response to Congressional Request Concerning Political Interference in Release of Documents Under the Freedom of Information Act

Report #15-N-0261, August 20, 2015.

What We Found

We did not find any indications of political interference or delay in the release of FOIA documents.

Report Materials

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