Ethics group sues State Department over Katrina records

Ethics group sues State Department over Katrina records
RAW STORY

Citizens for Ethics and Responsibility in Washington, a progressive legal watchdog group, sued the U.S. State Department this afternoon after it failed to turn over records surrounding the government's preparedness and response to Hurricane Katrina.

Details from their release to RAW STORY.

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On September 7, 2005, CREW sent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Department of State, asking for records and communications regarding the federal government’s preparedness and response to hurricane Katrina.

Specifically, CREW asked the Department of State for details regarding the myriad offers to assist in relief efforts made by foreign governments during hurricane Katrina, including offers made by Venezuela, the Netherlands, Pakistan and Bangladesh, to name a few. CREW further sought records relating to the U.S. government’s response to those offers.

Rather than providing the requested records as required by federal law, on October 6, 2005, the Department of State sent CREW a non-responsive form letter demanding that CREW further describe the records sought.
http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Ethics_group_sues_State_Department_over_1213.html

I recall that the administration had in the past just completely ignored FOIA's sought by people with serious inquiries. Now at least they put up a lame-ass excuse to delay.

Anyway, good on ya, CREW! We need to hold the murderers in the WH accountable.