Topic: Health Care

News Roundup: The Jan. 6 Committee and Mark Meadows, and the Latest in the Wisconsin Election Investigation

December 10, 2021
The Wisconsin election investigation continues to show its partisan and anti-democratic colors, while former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows takes an accountability-dodging page out of his old boss’s playbook. Here’s the latest news on threats to U.S. democracy — and how American Oversight is fighting to expose them.

Idaho Governor’s Office Communications Concerning Anti-Abortion Legislation

December 9, 2021
Records from the Idaho Office of the Governor in response to American Oversight's request for external communications with select outside individuals and entities concerning Senate Bill 8, an anti-abortion bill in Texas. These records include related constituent and staffer email communications.

News Roundup: Robin Vos and Michael Gableman’s Partisan Investigation

December 3, 2021
Wisconsin’s partisan election investigation got a dose of public accountability this week.

FEMA Records Released in Response to Request for Alleged Federal Interference with State’s Orders of Covid-Response Supplies

November 29, 2021
Records released by Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to American OversightÕs request for decision memoranda and email communications related to the alleged seizure, rerouting, or interference with states' and hospitals' orders of COVID-response supplies.

Nebraska Governor’s Office Communications Related to Recruitment Campaign Targeting Unvaccinated Nurses

November 24, 2021
Records from the Nebraska Governor's Office in response to American Oversight's request for emails sent by Gov. Pete Ricketts and other top officials containing key terms related to postcards mailed to Nebraska households in an effort to recruit unvaccinated nurses.

Georgia Attorney General’s Office Text Message Communications Concerning Anti-Abortion Legislation

November 23, 2021
Records from the Georgia Attorney General's Office in response to American Oversight's request for Attorney General Chris Carr's text messages about Senate Bill 8, an anti-abortion bill in Texas. These records include several text message communications between Carr and external groups.

American Oversight v. DHS — Records Concerning Deaths of Detainees in Federal Custody

November 16, 2021
American Oversight’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking the release of records concerning deaths of detainees held in federal immigration custody, including mortality reviews and health care and security compliance analyses.

North Dakota Governor’s Office Communications Concerning Anti-Abortion Legislation

November 15, 2021
Records from the North Dakota Office of the Governor in response to American Oversight's request for external communications with select outside individuals and entities concerning Senate Bill 8, an anti-abortion bill in Texas. These records include an invitation to a related briefing for governors.

Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs Email Communications Regarding Postcard Campaign Recruiting Unvaccinated Nurses

November 15, 2021
Records from the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs in response to American Oversight's request for entity emails containing key terms related to postcards mailed to Nebraska households in an effort to recruit unvaccinated nurses.