Topic: Consumer and Worker Protections

Records Request to Texas Department of Agriculture Seeking Communications Regarding Covid-19 Liability Protections

March 10, 2021
Records request to the Texas Department of Agriculture seeking communications sent by top officials regarding coronavirus liability protections for businesses, particularly in the meatpacking industry.

Investigations Update: Covid-19 Outbreaks in Meatpacking Facilities, New Arizona Voting-Restriction Bills

March 2, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into worker safety and health in meatpacking facilities during the coronavirus pandemic, voting restrictions in the states, and Stephen Miller’s influence over immigration policy.

FOIA Request to USDA Seeking Communications with Meat Industry Representatives

February 24, 2021
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking communications between former top agency officials and representatives of meat-processing companies or trade associations.

FOIA Request to OSHA Seeking Communications with Meat Industry Representatives

February 24, 2021
FOIA request to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration seeking communications between former top agency officials and representatives of meat-processing companies or trade associations.

FOIA Request to DOL Seeking Communications with Meat Industry Representatives

February 24, 2021
FOIA request to the Department of Labor seeking communications between former top agency officials and representatives of meat-processing companies or trade associations.

FOIA Request to CDC Seeking Communications with Meat Industry Representatives

February 24, 2021
FOIA request to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeking communications between former top agency officials and representatives of meat-processing companies or trade associations.

DOL Communications with Specific External Entities Relating to Covid-19 Worker Protections

February 23, 2021
Records from the Department of Labor in response to American Oversight's request for communications between top officials and external entities that may have interest in influencing labor protections in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Investigations Update: Florida Vaccine Distribution, Anti-Protest Measures, and Trump’s Efforts to Overturn Georgia’s Election Results

February 9, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into the coronavirus pandemic response and into officials’ attempts to interfere with democracy.

CFPB Calendars and Emails Reflecting Eric Blankenstein’s Communications with Large Financial Institutions

February 9, 2021
Records from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in response to American Oversight's request for communications between CFPB official Eric Blankenstein and large consumer-facing banks. These records include emails and calendar entries.

Covid-19 Oversight News: Vaccine Inequity, Super Bowl Parties, and CARES Act Oversight

February 8, 2021
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