Investigations
Yet another example of why transparency matters
The Freedom of Information Act exists precisely for moments like these, when our democracy is threatened from within and without.
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FOIA Requests
CREW sends FOIAs on World Health Assembly breastfeeding resolution
CREW requested records that would reveal the influence of lobbying efforts by infant formula manufacturers on the US's departure from a policy supporting breastfeeding.
FOIA Requests
CREW files FOIA request about Koch brothers-linked dark money group
60 Plus has flagrantly and publicly failed to abide by the terms of its conciliation agreement with the FEC.
Investigations
The FBI’s case against Tom DeLay
In the mid-2000s, a scandal swept Washington centered around the lobbyist Jack Abramoff and Tom Delay.
FOIA Requests
CREW asks for EPA documents on Syngenta fine reduction
The EPA has dramatically reduced a fine against Syngenta from $4.8 billion to $150,000 during the tenure of a former Syngenta lobbyist.
Investigations
Ethics Matters: Natural disasters
Disaster preparedness threats have been magnified by the Trump administration’s lax attitude towards ethics.