[ravingnutter]

I don't know why the Pubbies don't just make the request for the files to begin with...after all, they have been approved for release once already. They could have them well before the election (FOIA requests must be answered in 20 days).

[Earl B.]

Exactly! A simple FOIA request for those records previously released could be answered very quickly, since the work has already been done (screening, redaction, etc...). Most FOIA offices retain full copies of all records released in case there is an appeal or other litigation, etc...

So, who is going to mail it in? It probably needs to be a media rep or an academic so that we can get a fee waiver.