FOI requests have led to significant government action.
Categorization
- XREF: connects to: State FOI requests can lead to significant changes in government actions. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 437; FOIA’s current impact on government democracy is increasingly questioned.; FOIA’s ideal of transparency has practical implications for government. (+1 more)
Related
- State FOI requests can lead to significant changes in government actions. (similarity 0.87)
- FOIA’s current impact on government democracy is increasingly questioned. (similarity 0.86)
- FOIA can contribute to public perceptions of government incompetence. (similarity 0.85)
- FOIA’s future may require shrinking its operational framework. (similarity 0.84)
- The percentage of FOIA requests denied has significantly increased over time. (similarity 0.83)
- FOIA’s limitations challenge the assumption it can provide constitutional-like rights. (similarity 0.83)
- FOIA’s status affects its effectiveness in promoting transparency. (similarity 0.82)
- FOIA’s effectiveness diminishes due to inefficient request processes. (similarity 0.82)
- Transparency is viewed as a secondary value despite FOIA’s existence. (similarity 0.82)
- FOIA undermines regulatory capacity by shifting resources. (similarity 0.82)
- FOIA may harm the regulatory state by increasing administrative costs. (similarity 0.81)
- Many states lack data on FOI request processing and outcomes. (similarity 0.81)
- Limited tracking of FOI requests hinders understanding of state FOI law effectiveness. (similarity 0.81)
- Taking transparency in government is crucial for democracy. (similarity 0.81)
- Investigations with records requests often lead to policy change. (similarity 0.81)
Library Connections
- FOIA’s current impact on government democracy is increasingly questioned.
#complicates(0.75) - FOIA’s effectiveness diminishes due to inefficient request processes.
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