Topic: Business and Economic Policy

DOE Emails with External Parties Regarding Nuclear Technology

January 9, 2020
Emails from the Department of Energy in response to American Oversight's request for communications of high-ranking agency officials with non-governmental individuals and organizations with ties to the nuclear technology industry.

FOIA to USTR Seeking Communications of Deputy USTR C.J. Mahoney and External Organizations

January 8, 2020
FOIA to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) seeking communications of Deputy USTR C.J. Mahoney and external organizations known for promoting anti-choice agendas, including the Dobson Family Institute and the Family Research Council.

No Records Response from CEQ Regarding Communications with the Competitive Enterprise Institute

January 6, 2020
The Council on Environmental Quality stated that it had no records of communications with the Competitive Enterprise Institute. American Oversight asked for these records after Mario Loyola joined the Institute as a Senior Fellow.

DOT Records Regarding Industry Communications about Hazmat Transportation

January 3, 2020
Records from the Department of Transportation in response to American Oversight's request for external communications about the transportation of liquified natural gas by railcar.

USDA Congressional Meeting Requests about Twin Metals from 2017 and Early 2018

December 31, 2019
Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture of Congressional meeting requests. These records list proposed meetings with USDA and Representatives Emmer, Nolan, and others concerning twin metals. These meeting requests are from 2017 and early 2018.

NRR from USDA Regarding Communications with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump

December 30, 2019
The Department of Agriculture stated that it had no records of communications with Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. American Oversight asked for this correspondence following reports of their potential influence on decisions surrounding Twin Metals, which is run by their landlord in Washington, DC.

USDA Communications with Senator Perdue’s Office

December 21, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture records in response to our request seeking the communications of Secretary Sonny Perdue and his staff with the office of Georgia Sen. David Perdue, Secretary Perdue’s cousin.

Rejection from IRS Regarding a Final Memo that Treasury Must Produce Tax Return Information to Congress

December 20, 2019
Rejection from the Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service in response to American Oversight's request for the final version of the recently released draft memo concluding that agency is required to produce any tax return information requested by the Chairman of the House, Ways, and Mean Committee.

FOIA to SBA Seeking Records Relating to Small Business Loans for Non-U.S. Citizens

December 20, 2019
FOIA request to the U.S. Small Business Administration seeking changes in policy or external communications regarding the availability of loans for non-U.S. citizens.

FOIA to HHS Seeking Emails Between Acting Commissioner Giroir and Top BioTech Companies

December 19, 2019
FOIA to Health and Human Services seeking emails between Assistant Secretary for Health Brett Giroir and top biotech companies and their trade group.