Topic: Consumer and Worker Protections

News Roundup: The Post-Impeachment Purge and the Knock of Authoritarianism

February 21, 2020
If news about White House complacency in the face of foreign election interference doesn’t get your attention, here are some other items for your consideration.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Requesting Communications About OSHA’s study of Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder

February 20, 2020
FOIA to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) requesting communications about OSHA’s study of Johnson & Johnson baby powder, which confirmed previous study’s findings of the presence of asbestos in the powder.

FOIA to Multiple Agencies Requesting OSHA’s study of Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder

February 20, 2020
FOIA to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Labor (DOL)requesting OSHA’s study of Johnson & Johnson baby powder, which confirmed previous study’s findings of the presence of asbestos in the powder.

No Records Response from EEOC Regarding Data for Federal Sector Employee Complaints

February 20, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for case data of complaints filed by federal sector employees.

PI Motion: American Federation of Government Employees and AFGE Local 2578 v. OSC — Federal Employee Free Speech Rights

January 24, 2020
Motion for preliminary injunction filed by the American Federation of Government Employees and AFGE Local 2578 asking a federal court to immediately suspend controversial guidance issued by the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) in late 2018 that has effectively barred federal workers from expressing views about the impeachment of President Donald Trump while at work. AFGE is represented by the law firm of Arnold & Porter LLP and American Oversight.

No Records Response from CFPB Regarding Communications with Trump Campaign

January 24, 2020
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stated that it had no records of communications between high-level officials and the Trump campaign or Trump PACs. American Oversight asked for all such communications during a select time period.

News Roundup: The Evidence Continues to Mount

January 17, 2020
No matter how much the administration stonewalls, new evidence in the Ukraine investigation continues to emerge. 

CFPB Records Regarding the Roles of Former Rep. Hensarling Aides at the Agency

December 26, 2019
Records from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in response to American Oversight's request for records reflecting any decision of Acting Director Mulvaney to delegate or assign any powers or duties to Kirsten Sutton Mork or Brian Johnson, former aides to Representative Jeb Hensarling.

FOIA to DOJ Antitrust Seeking Records Reflecting Communications Between DOJ and Oscar Insurance Company

December 19, 2019
FOIA to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division seeking records reflecting communications between DOJ officials and representatives of Oscar Insurance Company.

FOIA to DOJ Antitrust Seeking Records Reflecting Communications Between DOJ and Jared Kushner

December 19, 2019
FOIA to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division seeking records reflecting communications between DOJ officials and Jared Kushner.