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"Green Groups Sue EPA Over 'Sweeping Overhaul' Of Public Records Policy" [1]

"Two separate environmental lawsuits were filed Wednesday challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) changes to its public records policy."

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Greens Ask Interior Watchdog To Probe Agency's Public Records Policies [7]

"A number of conservation groups are asking the Interior Department’s internal watchdog to investigate reports that political appointees are improperly interfering in the release of public records."

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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
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Environmental Politics [8]
Journalism & Media [3]
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- Read more about Greens Ask Interior Watchdog To Probe Agency's Public Records Policies [7]
"Environmental Groups Fight EPA's New FOIA Rule" [9]

"A coalition of environmental groups pushed back Monday against a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that could restrict access to public records."

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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
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Environmental Politics [8]
Journalism & Media [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
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National (U.S.) [5]
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- Read more about "Environmental Groups Fight EPA's New FOIA Rule" [9]
New EPA Rule Could Give Politicals More Veto Power on FOIA Requests [10]

"More political appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could soon have the authority to weigh in on public information requests. The rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register as early as Wednesday and will not allow for a public comment period."

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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
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Environmental Politics [8]
Journalism & Media [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
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National (U.S.) [5]
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Public [6]
- Read more about New EPA Rule Could Give Politicals More Veto Power on FOIA Requests [10]
"Lawmakers Talk Legislation In Response To FOIA Changes" [11]

"Senators from both parties are unhappy with new Trump administration rules giving political appointees at two government agencies more power to review public information requests, and they say they may craft legislation to fix it."

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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [8]
Journalism & Media [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
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National (U.S.) [5]
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Public [6]
- Read more about "Lawmakers Talk Legislation In Response To FOIA Changes" [11]
Interior Proposes Rule To Make FOIA Requests Harder To Fulfill [12]

"Trump administration officials took steps on Friday to crack down on transparency at one of the largest US federal agencies, proposing a slew of changes that could make it harder for the public and media to obtain records of agency dealings."

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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [8]
Journalism & Media [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
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National (U.S.) [5]
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Public [6]
- Read more about Interior Proposes Rule To Make FOIA Requests Harder To Fulfill [12]
"Pressure Mounts Against EPA's New FOIA Rule" [13]

"A Democratic lawmaker along with a group of nearly 40 media publications are raising concerns over a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) public information rule that could allow political officials more leeway to withhold requested documents."

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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [8]
Journalism & Media [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
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National (U.S.) [5]
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Public [6]
- Read more about "Pressure Mounts Against EPA's New FOIA Rule" [13]
Science Committee Chair Threatens EPA Over 'Stonewalled' Answers [14]

"Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas), the chairwoman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, said she is “deeply troubled” by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) lack of cooperation with lawmakers in a letter sent Thursday to EPA chief Andrew Wheeler. Johnson said the EPA's failure to provide requested information to her committee represented an “obstruction of Congress,” and she threatened “compulsory measures” if it does not provide previously requested information by July and August deadlines.

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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [8]
Journalism & Media [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Science [15]
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National (U.S.) [5]
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Public [6]
- Read more about Science Committee Chair Threatens EPA Over 'Stonewalled' Answers [14]
Access To Agency Scientists Shrinks. Congress May Change That [16]

EPA scientists commonly tell reporters they are not allowed to talk to media without permission from the agency's press office. Now congressional Democrats have introduced a bill reinforcing the right of scientists to talk to reporters.

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WatchDog TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [8]
Journalism & Media [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Science [15]
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National (U.S.) [5]
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Public [6]
- Read more about Access To Agency Scientists Shrinks. Congress May Change That [16]
Senators Introduce FOIA Bill To Challenge EPA Rule, Supreme Court [17]

"Senators from both sides of the aisle are backing a bill to strengthen the public’s ability to obtain government records, seeking to counteract recent changes that make it easier for the Trump administration to withhold information."

SEJ Publication Types:
WatchDog TipSheet [2]
Topics on the Beat:
Environmental Politics [8]
Journalism & Media [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Region:
National (U.S.) [5]
Visibility:
Public [6]
- Read more about Senators Introduce FOIA Bill To Challenge EPA Rule, Supreme Court [17]

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