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The landmark Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) signed into law 40 years ago has helped gain access to government-held information that otherwise might be withheld. Today, however, short-staffed agencies routinely miss or ignore the FOIA’s mandated 20-day deadline for responding to requesters. Many denials, according to Alexander, are peremptory, leaving requesters with a tough choice: sue the government or go away. Moreover, when they pursue
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