FOIA’s future may require shrinking its operational framework.

Evidence

A leaner, meaner Freedom of Information Act would better serve its government oversight purpose. Alternative disclosure channels—used to preempt the need for FOIA requests but not to constrict FOIA rights—would ensure that transparency is not compromised in the process. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 389

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 389
• XREF: connects to: FOIA’s status affects its effectiveness in promoting transparency. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 299; Commercial requests diminish the original democratic intent of FOIA. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 353; Public interest balancing could enhance FOIA’s effectiveness. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1145 (+7 more)

Library Connections

• Public interest balancing could enhance FOIA’s effectiveness. #complicates (0.70) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1145

Broader Connections

• FOIA’s ideal of transparency has practical implications for government. #expands (0.75)
• FOIA undermines regulatory capacity by shifting resources. #expands (0.70)
• FOIA’s current impact on government democracy is increasingly questioned. #corroborates (0.70)
• Proposed amendments to FOIA could improve public access to information. #contradicts (0.65)
• FOIA’s effectiveness depends on supportive institutions and practices. #qualifies (0.60) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 668
• FOIA’s effectiveness diminishes due to inefficient request processes. #qualifies (0.60)