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FOIA reform bill – opposed by the Justice Department – passes Senate

By Danielle Kerem On Tuesday, the Senate unanimously approved the FOIA Improvement Act, legislation that seeks to strengthen the open records law by limiting exemptions, digitizing documents, and expanding public access. In particular, the proposed statute would require that agencies prove specific, identifiable harm when justifying refusal to disclose documents. The Senate voted in favor of the […]