Understanding the Freedom of Information Act
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_36_13_0021
Dates
- 102nd (1991-1993)
Scope and Contents
The text is a response from man Dick Armey to a constituent who contacted his office about the Freedom of Information Act. Armey explains the purpose of the act, which allows citizens to access government files on themselves and to obtain public documents about government actions. He clarifies that the act applies to government information, not private individuals, and offers to help the constituent in the future.
Extent
1 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 102nd (1991-1993)
Policy Area Biography--Political aspects; Constituent Correspondence; Crime--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 102nd (1991-1993)
Policy Area Biography--Political aspects; Constituent Correspondence; Crime--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository