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Freedom of Information

• Department of Justice (DOJ): Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
  Like all federal agencies, the Department of Justice (DOJ) generally is required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to disclose records requested in writing by any person. However, agencies may withhold information pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the statute.
  http://www.usdoj.gov/oip/index.html
  

• National Freedom of Information Coalition
  As part of the NFOIC's continued efforts to support citizen access to government information, the Freedom of Information Resource Web project provides a comprehensive guide to obtaining information guaranteed under state and federal open meetings and open records laws. Regularly updated and maintained, these pages contain descriptions and links for FOI publications, contacts, legislation and current events.
  http://nfoic.org

• FOI Interactive: From the ASNE’s Freedom of Information Committee
  To help the public (including students) —and newsroom staffs—better understand the importance of Freedom of Information, the American Society of Newspaper Editors developed an extensive, interactive FOI training manual, that now is available online in pdf format. The guide utilizes real and fictional scenarios to start discussions about FOI issues and to teach participants how to obtain government records.
  http://www.asne.org/files/2004foiinteractive.pdf

• Access Reports
  Access Reports has been the news source of choice for professionals concerned with access to government information. Access Reports provides the most comprehensive coverage available of access issues in the United States, Canada, and abroad.
  http://www.accessreports.com
• The Brechner Center
  The Brechner Center answers queries about media law from journalists, attorneys, and other members of the public. The Center is prepared to explain issues relating to media law, react to current developments, offer speakers for meetings and classes, and assist in research about media law.
  http://www.brechner.org
• Freedom of Information Clearinghouse
  This site contains links and resources to assist citizens in using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as well as information and testimony on our involvement with Freedom of Information issues and cases.
  http://www.citizen.org/litigation/free_info/

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