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Started by 11B4V, January 09, 2014, 08:17:02 PM

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QuoteU.S. Navy mistakenly sends how-to memo on dodging FOIA requests
Talk about a misstep. The U.S. Navy accidentally sent out a memo that spells out various ways to duck and dodge Freedom of Information Act requests to a local NBC News reporter.

Politico reported that Scott MacFarlane, an NBC 4 reporter who works in Washington, D.C., had asked the Navy for certain documents. But he never expected as part of his FOIA request to receive an internal Navy note that details how to dismiss his request as a "fishing expedition."

Mr. MacFarlane had sought information related to the Navy Yard shooting in September and had asked that all fees beyond $15 be waived, Politico reported.

The surprise Navy memo said to negotiate with Mr. MacFarlane over his request and characterize it as a waste of time. It also said, Politico reported, to speak about the cost of fulfilling the request as a means of pressuring Mr. MacFarlane to "narrow the scope" of his FOIA. The memo specifically states: "Again, 'fishing expedition.' Just because they are media doesn't mean the memos shed light on specific government activities."

The U.S. Navy apologized for the memo.

In a tweet, the Navy said: "#USNavy regrets the content of an internal email sent to @nbcwashington cc @politico @Gawker."



Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/8/us-navy-mistakenly-sends-how-to-memo-dodging-foia/#ixzz2pxCWtPyS
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Siege

That was an intentional leak to let the people know what the Obama administration is forcing the military to do.



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Neil

Quote from: Siege on January 09, 2014, 09:57:06 PM
That was an intentional leak to let the people know what the Obama administration is forcing the military to do.
What are you talking about?  The military invented this sort of skullduggery.  They can justify their misdeeds by pretending that national security is at stake.
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DontSayBanana

Quote from: Siege on January 09, 2014, 09:57:06 PM
That was an intentional leak to let the people know what the Obama administration is forcing the military to do.

2 drinks, everyone. 
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Tamas

Quote from: Siege on January 09, 2014, 09:57:06 PM
That was an intentional leak to let the people know what the Obama administration is forcing the military to do.

Are you even allowed to talk so much shit about your Commander in Chief?

Razgovory

Quote from: Tamas on January 10, 2014, 05:14:00 AM
Quote from: Siege on January 09, 2014, 09:57:06 PM
That was an intentional leak to let the people know what the Obama administration is forcing the military to do.

Are you even allowed to talk so much shit about your Commander in Chief?

He's not saying anything against Xi Jinping.
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Tamas

Quote from: Razgovory on January 10, 2014, 05:57:36 AM
Quote from: Tamas on January 10, 2014, 05:14:00 AM
Quote from: Siege on January 09, 2014, 09:57:06 PM
That was an intentional leak to let the people know what the Obama administration is forcing the military to do.

Are you even allowed to talk so much shit about your Commander in Chief?

He's not saying anything against Xi Jinping.

good point

Siege

Quote from: Tamas on January 10, 2014, 05:14:00 AM
Quote from: Siege on January 09, 2014, 09:57:06 PM
That was an intentional leak to let the people know what the Obama administration is forcing the military to do.

Are you even allowed to talk so much shit about your Commander in Chief?

Free country. Or used to be.

I can talk politics all day as long as I don't do it in uniform or in a way my opinions could be constructed as the Army's opinion.



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"Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't."

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Quote from: Siege on January 10, 2014, 08:11:12 AM
I can talk politics all day as long as I don't do it in uniform
but we don't know if you're in uniform or not :)
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Quote from: viper37 on January 10, 2014, 09:09:12 AM
Quote from: Siege on January 10, 2014, 08:11:12 AM
I can talk politics all day as long as I don't do it in uniform
but we don't know if you're in uniform or not :)

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DGuller

Quote from: DontSayBanana on January 09, 2014, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: Siege on January 09, 2014, 09:57:06 PM
That was an intentional leak to let the people know what the Obama administration is forcing the military to do.

2 drinks, everyone.
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Quote from: Siege on January 10, 2014, 08:11:12 AM
Quote from: Tamas on January 10, 2014, 05:14:00 AM
Quote from: Siege on January 09, 2014, 09:57:06 PM
That was an intentional leak to let the people know what the Obama administration is forcing the military to do.

Are you even allowed to talk so much shit about your Commander in Chief?

Free country. Or used to be.


out of boozze again.  I woujld goes ouut to gets moree butt drinkiig and drving is baaaad