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The Freedom of Information Act: A User's Guide

Published by The Freedom of Information Clearinghouse, a joint project of Public Citizen and Ralph Nader's Center for the Study of Responsive Law

This brochure provides a general description of the federal Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and specific guidelines on how to use it effectively.

The Guide is available online (click here) or you can receive brochure copies for free by contacting:

Freedom of Information Clearinghouse
1600 20th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

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