Topic: Business and Economic Policy

No Records Response from FED Regarding Communications with Banks

June 3, 2020
The Federal Reserve stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting communications with the banking industry during coronavirus outbreak.

No Records Response from FED Regarding Communications with Wall Street Executives

June 3, 2020
The Federal Reserve stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting communications with Wall Street executives during coronavirus outbreak.

Glomar Response from Treasury Regarding Records About Freezing Sanctions Against Russian Oligarch

June 2, 2020
The Department of the Treasury provided a “Glomar” response, refusing to confirm or deny the existence of records reflecting evidence used in the justification to freeze sanctions against Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

No Records Response from FED of Communications with Banks

June 2, 2020
The Federal Reserve stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting communications with specific banks about coronavirus.

EXIM Communications Containing Key Words Related to Tariffs from 2017

June 1, 2020
Records from the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. of communications containing keywords related to tariffs, trade, and exemptions from 2017.

FOIA to DFC Seeking Emails from White House “Covid Mail” System

June 1, 2020
FOIA to International Development Finance Corporation seeking emails from the White House “Covid Mail” internal email system, which reportedly is used to forward requests from “friends and family” of the White House to agency officials.

No Records Response from FED Regarding Communications with White House about Monetary Policy

June 1, 2020
The Federal Reserve stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications with White House about monetary policy.

No Records Response from FED Regarding Communications with the White House

June 1, 2020
The Federal Reserve stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications with the White House.

News Roundup: A Somber Week After Memorial Day

May 29, 2020
As states across the country enter various phases of “reopening,” sobering news about the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic continues to emerge. 

FOIA to State Seeking a Copy of Plan to Cut Retirement Benefits in Exchange for Coronavirus Relief

May 28, 2020
FOIA to the Department of State seeking a copy of a plan drafted by State Senior Advisor Paul Touw proposing a cut in retirement benefits for those accessing coronavirus relief.