Topic: Business and Economic Policy

FOIA to FCC Seeking Communications with the White House Office

March 16, 2020
FOIA request to the Federal Communications Commission seeking communications with the White House Office around the time of the February Economic Report of the President.

New Lawsuit: The Trump Administration’s Dangerous Financial Deregulation

March 10, 2020
Amid increasing stock market volatility over the coronavirus, American Oversight sued the Treasury Department for records of Trump administration deregulatory actions.

Complaint: American Oversight v. Treasury – Leveraged Loan Regulation Communications

March 10, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the Department of the Treasury for communications with key individuals in Congress, various trade associations, or financial institutions — such as Goldman Sachs, J.P Morgan, and Bank of America — regarding leveraged loan regulations.

FOIA to the Federal Reserve Board Seeking Calendars

March 10, 2020
FOIA request to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors seeking calendars for Chairman Jerome Powell, Vice Chair Richard Clarida, Vice Chair for Supervision Randal Quarles, and Member Michelle Bowman.

FOIA to the Federal Reserve Seeking Communications with the Banking Industry about Coronavirus

March 9, 2020
FOIA to the Federal Reserve seeking communications with figures in the banking industry concerning Coronavirus.

DOT Records Regarding Communications with Elaine Chao’s Family Company

March 4, 2020
Records from the Department of Transportation in response to American Oversight's lawsuit for Secretary Elaine Chao's travel records as well as communications between senior agency officials and parties linked to the Foremost Group — Chao's family company. This lawsuit was filed by American Oversight on behalf of Restore Public Trust.

CFPB Records Regarding Shadow Banking from November 2018

March 3, 2020
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) records regarding shadow banking from November 2018.

Withheld Records Response from Fed Regarding Communications with Financial Institutions Concerning Leveraged Loans

February 28, 2020
The Federal Reserve stated that it is witholding records responsive to American Oversight's request for communications with key individuals in Congress, various trade associations, and financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Bank of America regarding leveraged loans.

No Records Response from DOI Regarding Communications with Matthew Schlapp

February 28, 2020
The Department of the Interior (DOI) stated that it had no records in response to American Oversight's request for communications with Matt Schlapp or with his lobbying firm Cove Strategies. which has registered new clients since President Trump took office and has contacted agencies regarding trade and casino issues.

No Records Response from NASA Regarding Communications with Former Ambassador Haley

February 27, 2020
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records reflecting communications between NASA officials and Nikki Haley, who serves on Boeing's Board of Directors, about Boeing.