betsy devos specific communications
| Tracking # |
18-01294-F, 18-01333-F 18-01294-F 18-01294-F, 18-01333-F 18-01294-F |
| Submitted | March 15, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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Communications
From: Elijah Kaplan
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All communications in your possession, of any type whatsoever, to and from Betsy DeVos containing and of the following phrases: “School Choice”, “Public Funds”, “arming”, “gun”, "grizzlies", or “bear”
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Elijah Kaplan
From:
This is the Department's acknowledgment of your request for information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552. Your request was forwarded to the primary responsible office(s) for action.
Any future correspondence or questions regarding your request, please contact the FOIA Public Liaison at 202-401-8365 or
EDFOIAManager@ed.gov
From: U.S. Department of Education
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for your FOIA request dated 3/15/2018 and received in our office on 3/19/2018. You requested:
"All communications in your possession, of any type whatsoever, to and from Betsy DeVos containing and of the following phrases: "School Choice", "Public Funds", "arming", "gun", "grizzlies", or "bear"
The information requested needs to be narrowed. Please narrow your request to include subject matter and a defined time frame. We look forward to a response from you by 4/7/2018. If no response, then we will consider your request incomplete and administratively close your request. Thank you.
DeShawn Middleton
FOIA Service Center, OM/OCPO
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW, Room 218-42
Washington, DC 20202-4510
FOIA Hotline (202) 401-8365
From: Elijah Kaplan
Hello,
In regards to my request 18-01294-F, I am inquiring after the timeframe of January 20, 2017 to present.
Please let me know if you need any further information.
Best,
Elijah Kaplan
From: U.S Department of Education
Hello,
Unfortunately, the timeframe given is not sufficient to narrow the request. Please narrow your request to include subject matter and a defined time frame.
Thanks,
DeShawn
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From:
From:
From: U.S Department of Education
Good Morning,
Please see email below. A response is needed or the request will be considered incomplete and administratively closed.
Thanks,
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From:
Dear Mr. Kaplan;
"The Office of the Secretary (OS) has received the search tasking (request) and is in the process of identifying and reviewing potentially responsive records. Please be advised that OS has a very high volume of pending FOIA requests and will provide any responsive records as soon as they are able to do so."
Thanks!
Christie D. Swafford
Government Information Specialist
OM/OCPO/FSC
U.S.Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, 2W218-54
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 205-3691
(202)401-0920-Fax
"Go where you are celebrated not where you are tolerated"-Author Unknown
From:
Good Afternoon,
Please find attached a final letter and responsive documents regarding your request.
Thanks,
DeShawn Middleton
FOIA Service Center, OM/OCPO
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave. SW, Room 218-42
Washington, DC 20202-4510
FOIA Hotline (202) 401-8365
From: U.S Department of Education
Good Afternoon,
Please respond to the email below by COB, June 28, 2018. If no response is received this case will be administratively closed.
Thanks,
DeShawn
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