Topic: Health Care

American Oversight Sues for Coronavirus-Related Records

April 10, 2020
American Oversight today sued the Trump administration for failing to release records detailing early coronavirus testing decisions.

Public Records Request to Wisconsin Senator Bernier about the Election on April 7, 2020

April 10, 2020
Public records request to Wisconsin Senator Bernier asking for their communications about the state’s April 7 election for the presidential primary, state Supreme Court, and local offices.

FOIA to HHS for Guidelines or Memoranda Regarding Federal Emergency or Public Health Powers

April 9, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Health and Human Services for guidelines or memoranda regarding any federal emergency or public health powers or authorities available to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.

ORR to the Georgia Attorney General Seeking Texts Regarding the ACA

April 6, 2020
Open records request to the Georgia Attorney General seeking text messages regarding the Affordable Care Act.

News Roundup: Whose Stockpile, and Which States?

April 3, 2020
It shouldn’t be surprising that the president, who downplayed the crisis until just a few weeks ago, is once again avoiding taking responsibility.

FOIA to DOJ Seeking Communications Concerning the Issue of Abortion and Domestic Terror Threats

April 2, 2020
FOIA request to the Department of Justice seeking communications containing key works related to the issue of abortion. In February 2020, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated before the House Judiciary Committee that “abortion violent extremism” is now included in the agency’s categorization of terrorism efforts.

USDA Records Related to Meetings with or Guidance from White House about Farm Bailouts

March 31, 2020
FOIA to the U.S Department of Agriculture requesting records related to the 2018 and 2019 farm bailouts, particularly records related to meetings with or guidance from White House about farm bailouts

‘We Are Flying Blind’: Health Officials’ Late February Emails Show Rising Coronavirus Concerns

March 30, 2020
New emails show senior health officials were increasingly alarmed about coronavirus in late February, even as Trump and others were publicly downplaying the threat.

A Pandemic Is No Time for Secrecy

March 28, 2020
As the nation learns more about the Trump administration’s costly failures to prepare for the pandemic, there is another danger that could exacerbate the outbreak: lack of transparency.

News Roundup: Transparency and Oversight Are More Important Than Ever

March 27, 2020
During ordinary times, government transparency maintains a functioning democracy. But during the coronavirus outbreak, it can also save lives.