Entity: Department of Health and Human Services

Covid-19 Oversight News: FDA Resistance, CDC Guidelines, and Avoidable Tragedy

October 26, 2020
For the latest news on the pandemic, as well as updates on various oversight investigations, sign up for our weekly Covid-19 Oversight News email.

No Records Response from CDC Regarding Covid-19 Data and Testing Guidance

October 23, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for directives, orders, memoranda, or guidance regarding Covid-19 testing, including records concerning whether to use the World Health Organization's test and nationwide testing kit data.

News Roundup: Pompeo’s Emails and Barrett’s Nomination

October 22, 2020
If there were any hopes that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would, after having been accused of Hatch Act violations this summer, tone down his political activities as the election drew nearer, his recent pledge to release the emails of former Secretary Hillary Clinton has put those expectations to rest.

CDC Email Communications Regarding Changes to Guidance on Coronavirus Transmission

October 21, 2020
Records from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in response to American Oversight's request for email communications concerning changes to the CDC’s guidance on coronavirus transmission.

FOIA to FDA Seeking Communications with Pfizer About Potential Covid-19 Vaccine

October 21, 2020
FOIA request to the Food and Drug Administration seeking communications with Pfizer about a potential Covid-19 vaccine.

FOIA to CMS Seeking Communications with Pfizer About Potential Covid-19 Vaccine

October 21, 2020
FOIA request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services seeking communications with Pfizer about a potential Covid-19 vaccine.

FOIA to CDC Seeking Communications with Pfizer About Potential Covid-19 Vaccine

October 21, 2020
FOIA request to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeking communications with Pfizer about a potential Covid-19 vaccine.

No Records Response from CDC Regarding Complaints of Politicization of Federal Covid-19 Response

October 21, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for any employee questions, complaints, or concerns submitted to CDC ethics officials regarding politicization of the federal coronavirus response.

FOIA to HHS Seeking Communications and Guidance Regarding Covid-19 Ad Blitz

October 21, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services seeking guidance provided to contractors regarding a coronavirus ad campaign.

FOIA to CDC Seeking Communications Containing Vote-By-Mail Terms

October 21, 2020
FOIA to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeking communications containing key terms related to vote by mail.