Topic: Business and Economic Policy

FOIA to USAGM Seeking the Resumes and SF-50s of Newly Installed Agency Officials

July 21, 2020
FOIA to the U.S. Agency for Global Media seeking the resumes and SF-50s of officials installed by CEO Michael Pack.

FOIA to DOT for Communications Between the Offices of Secretary Elaine Chao and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

July 17, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Transportation for communications between the office of Secretary Elaine Chao and the office of her husband, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

FOIA to DOT for Communications About Boone County, Ky., INFRA Grant

July 17, 2020
FOIA to the Department of Transportation for communications regarding a $67 million grant awarded to a project in Secretary Elaine Chao’s home state of Kentucky.

Investigations Update: Militarization of Police, Covid-19 in Migrant Detention Centers, and Barr’s Political Interference

July 14, 2020
Here’s a look at the investigations our team has been pursuing through public records requests in the last week.

Administration’s Lifting of Ban on Silencer Sales Shines Light on Trump Adviser Who Used to Work for Gun Lobby

July 13, 2020
The change is yet another indication of the sway industry lobbyists have, and a potential sign of the influence of one Trump adviser in particular.

FOIA to CFPB Seeking Communications Between Eric Blankenstein and Large Financial Institutions

July 13, 2020
FOIA to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seeking communications between Eric Blankenstein and large consumer-facing banks.

FOIA to DFC Seeking Record Disclosing a “Covid Mail” Email Address

July 9, 2020
FOIA to the International Development Finance Corporation seeking record disclosing a "Covid Mail" email address.

Rejection from Fed Regarding BlackRock Contracts

July 8, 2020
The Federal Reserve rejected American Oversight's request for records regarding contracts with BlackRock to advise on purchasing corporate bonds. 

Investigations Update: Mike Pompeo’s Abuses of Office, Trump’s Loyalty Purges, and Caring for Uninsured Covid-19 Patients

July 8, 2020
From voting rights to the pandemic, here's a look at our new investigations from the past week.
Mike and Susan Pompeo in January 2019

FOIA to USDA Seeking Leadership Communications About Food Shortage Predictions

July 6, 2020
FOIA to U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking leadership’s communications about potential and actual food shortages.