Topic: Business and Economic Policy

FOIA to SEC for Emails of High-Ranking Officials Regarding a Federal Probe into Senators Loeffler and Inhofe

June 24, 2020
FOIA request to the Securities and Exchange Commission for the email communications of specific, high-ranking officials regarding a now-closed federal probe into Senators Kelly Loeffler and Jim Inhofe.

USTR Records of Communications Containing Key Words Related to Reopening

June 23, 2020
United States Trade Representative records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications containing key terms related to the coronavirus outbreak. These records include conversations concerning reopening.

News Roundup: The Administration’s Failure to Confront Two National Crises

June 19, 2020
The Trump administration's responses to the deadly coronavirus pandemic and to nationwide protests against systemic racism in law enforcement have been both harmful and insufficient.

No Records Response from SBA Concerning Records from a Meeting with Bank Executives on March 24, 2020

June 19, 2020
The Small Business Administration stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for documents from a March 24, 2020, meeting with bank executives.

New Lawsuit Seeks Records of Jared Kushner’s Failed Coronavirus Supply Chain Task Force

June 18, 2020
Jared Kushner was tasked with managing the supply chain of lifesaving equipment and Americans paid the price. The public deserves to know why.

Complaint: American Oversight v. DHS, DOD, FEMA, and DFC – Kushner’s Covid-19 Response

June 17, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Defense for communications with or about individuals employed by firms enlisted in the Covid-19 response by White House Senior Adviser Jared Kushner. This lawsuit also seeks calendars and communications of U.S. International Development Finance Corporation CEO Adam Boehler regarding Kushner’s Covid-19 task force, including supply chain matters.

Withheld Records Response from USPS Regarding Legal Analyses on Treasury’s Terms on USPS Loans

June 16, 2020
The U.S. Postal Service stated that it is withholding records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting analyses or agreements regarding the Department of the Treasury’s loan to the Postal Service.

Commerce Emails Regarding Communications with Raytheon Lobbyists

June 16, 2020
Records from the Department of Commerce in response to American Oversight's request for email communications with Raytheon lobbyists, including former lobbyist and current Acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

FOIA to SBA Seeking Disclosure of the Largest PPP Recipients

June 16, 2020
FOIA to Small Business Administration seeking records sufficient to show Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients of forgivable loans in excess of $5 million. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on the companies that received the largest awards of public funds from the PPP—one of the most significant programs enacted by the current Congress and administered by the current administration.

FOIA to NCUA Seeking Calendars for Chairman Rodney Hood

June 16, 2020
FOIA to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) seeking calendar entries for NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood in light of misconduct by previous NCUA chairmans.