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FOIA to DOL Seeking OSHA Regional Administrators’ Communications with Meat Industry Representatives

October 21, 2021
FOIA request to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration seeking communications between regional administrators and representatives of the meat industry or affiliated trade associations.

USDA Communications Regarding Changes to Poultry Inspection System

October 20, 2021
Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to American Oversight's request for communications sent by former top agency officials containing key terms regarding a new poultry inspection system, including a proposed rules change allowing an increase in eviscerator line speeds at poultry processing plants.

Covid-19 Oversight News: 2021’s Death Toll, Private-Sector Bailouts, and Scrutiny of Trucking Company’s Pandemic Loan

October 12, 2021
American Oversight’s Covid-19 Oversight Hub provides news and policy resources to help you keep track of investigations into the government’s pandemic response. The project brings together a public documents database, an oversight tracker of important ongoing investigations and litigation, regular news updates, and deeper dives into key issues.

Covid-19 Oversight News: Booster Shots, CARES Act Funds, and Trump Administration Pandemic Response

September 28, 2021
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our bi-weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

USDA Records Regarding Communications with White House About Farm Bailouts

September 15, 2021
Records from the U.S Department of Agriculture in response to American oversight's request for records related to the 2018 and 2019 farm bailouts, particularly records related to the White House’s involvement in the bailouts.

Records Request to Florida Governor’s Office for Communications Concerning Cruise Ships

September 1, 2021
Public records request to the Florida Governor's Office seeking records reflecting communications concerning cruise ships and the spread of Covid-19.

Records Reveal Private-Sector Pandemic Requests from Spring 2020

July 28, 2021
In these records, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin exchanged emails with top executives at large corporations, including General Electric and Ford.

Industry Influence at the Department of Agriculture During Pandemic

July 28, 2021
As the coronavirus spread through crowded and already dangerous meatpacking plants, companies not only sought to avoid closures but also to reduce important safety regulations. American Oversight has been investigating the meat industry's influence at federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, during the Covid-19 pandemic.