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July 26, 2019

The Honorable Pat A. Cipollone Counsel to the President The Washington, D.C. 20502

Dear Mr. Cipollone:

In accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as amended, 44 U.S.C. §§2201-2209, this letter constitutes a formal notice from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to the incumbent President of our intent to open George W. Presidential records in response to the systematic processing project and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests listed in Attachment A.

This material, consisting of 46,940 pages, 21,657 assets and 6 video clips, has been reviewed for the six PRA Presidential restrictive categories, including confidential communications requesting or submitting advice (P5) and material related to appointments to federal office (P2), as they were eased by President George W. Bush on November 15, 2010. These records were also reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, 6,246 pages and 4,892 assets in whole and 844 pages and 530 assets in part have been restricted. Therefore, NARA is proposing to open the remaining 39,850 pages, 16,235 assets and 6 video clips that do not require closure under 44 U.S.C. § 2204. A copy of any records proposed for release under this notice will be provided to you upon your request.

We are also concurrently informing former President George W. Bush’s representative, Freddy Ford, of our intent to release these records. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a), NARA will release the records 60 working days from the date of this letter, which is October 23, 2019, unless the former or incumbent President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or asserts a constitutionally based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let us know if you are able to complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on the NARA website. If you have any questions relating to this notification, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or NARA Counsel Gary M. Stern at (301) 837-3026.

Sincerely,

B. JOHN LASTER DIRECTOR Presidential Materials Division

Enclosure

ATTACHMENT A

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0007-P Council – Media 30,113 0 pages in 30,113 pages in Communications and Speechwriting, pages whole; 0 whole; 0 pages in part Press Kits pages in part

The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the National Security Council – Media Communications and Speechwriting – Press Kits. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include the press kits created for President George W. Bush’s trips. Each press kit may include an itinerary, maps, fact sheets, press releases, press briefings, and public biographies of persons whom President Bush was scheduled to meet. Trips include APEC meetings, G8 summits, the Summit of the Americas, and trips to other countries.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0153-F Suspension and continuation of play by 580 pages; 179 pages, 39 330 pages, 73 assets in professional and university sports 130 assets assets in whole; 71 pages, 18 leagues following the events of Sept. 11, whole; 71 assets in part 2001 pages, 18 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents and correspondence between President George W. Bush or White House staff and organizations including professional sports league offices, individual sports teams, university athletic associations, university presidents/officials, and commissioners’ offices concerning the suspension/continuation of play between September 12, 2001 and February 3, 2002. Also requested were any documents and correspondence dealing with President Bush’s appearance at Game 3 of the 2001 World Series on October 30, 2001, at Yankee Stadium. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine correspondence between President Bush and Harriet Miers, guest lists for a luncheon, memoranda for photo opportunities, printed emails, printed webpages related to League Baseball, schedules for President Bush and , briefings for interviews and attending Major League Baseball games, and a speech for Veteran’s Day. Notable documents include a letter from Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig inviting President Bush to throw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the 2001 World Series. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files, White House Office of Advance, and White House Office of Speechwriting. Electronic records proposed for opening include scheduling requests for President Bush to appear at Game 3 of the World Series on October 30, 2001, as well as schedules and briefings for that date. Included are memos discussing the impact of 9/11 on various sectors including sports and emails from professional and university sports leagues asking for guidance on continuation of play. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), CEA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0195-F Emails from the organization Third 2,518 assets 2,455 assets 3 assets in whole; 60 Way in whole; 60 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for emails sent to members of the George W. Bush Administration from the address @thirdway.org (emails from the organization Third Way). The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails detailing certain White House events, economic reports and discussions, and a final draft of a Third Way report on the middle class. These materials are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0333-F Emails within the Bush Administration 980 assets 401 assets in 378 assets in whole; regarding the revelation of memos whole; 201 201 assets in part regarding torture in June 2004 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for emails within the George W. Bush administration regarding the revelation of memos regarding torture, as reported by the Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and Newsweek in June 2004. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include news reports regarding the memos, transcripts of official administration statements, speeches, press appearances, and Congressional testimony about the memos, as well as talking points about the War on Terror. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0390-F[2] Final copies of all HSPDs and NSPDs 52 pages 38 pages in 14 pages in whole; 0 whole; 0 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all unclassified or declassified Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) and National Security Presidential Directives (NSPDs). The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are NSPD-64 (Status of National Security Presidential Directives), routing memoranda, distribution lists, and a draft. These materials are from the National Security Council – Records and Access Management.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0194-F Photographs of trips to Liberia and of 5,132 assets 58 assets in 5,074 assets in whole; Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Washington, whole; 0 0 assets in part D.C. assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of trips to Liberia as well as photographs of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Washington, D.C. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President George W. Bush and Laura Bush during trips to Liberia in 2006 and 2008 and photographs of visits of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Washington, D.C. from 2006 to 2008. Photographs of trips to Liberia include a trip by Laura Bush in January 2006 to attend the Inaugural Ceremony of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Mrs. Bush was accompanied by and Sec. . Also included are photos of a trip by President Bush and Laura Bush in February 2008. Photographs depict an arrival ceremony, a gowning and investiture ceremony, a social lunch at the Executive Mansion, a U.S. Embassy greeting, and a roundtable on education at the University of Liberia. Other photographs were taken at President Bush’s meeting with President Sirleaf at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and during his remarks at the Barclay Training Center in Monrovia, Liberia. There are photographs of Laura Bush attending a tea and a youth development roundtable discussion with Mrs. Kartumu Boakai, spouse of Vice President Joseph Boakai. Photographs of crowds along the motorcade and staff travelling are also included. Photographs of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Washington D.C., include various meetings and events from 2006 to 2008. Included are meetings with President Bush in the Oval Office, walking on the South Lawn, signing the White House guest book in the Roosevelt Room, and making remarks at the International Republican Institute 2006 Freedom Dinner and Awards Ceremony, at an Africare dinner, at a ceremony for recipients of the 2007 Presidential Medal of Freedom, and at the White House Summit on International Development. Also included are photographs of a 2006 social lunch at the White House with a dance performance by Moving in Spirit and a vocal performance by Denyce Graves in the East Room. Photographs also show a receiving line in the and White House chefs preparing food. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0283-F Textual records from the office files of 1,142 pages 967 pages in 175 pages in whole; 0 Gary Edson related to the Millennium whole; 0 pages in part Challenge Account (MCA) from August pages in part 1, 2001 to November 25, 2002

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records from the office files of Gary Edson related to the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) from August 1, 2001 to November 25, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are newspaper and journal articles, fact sheets, charts, maps, routine memoranda, binder tabs, printed e-mails, and press releases all related to meetings and documents concerning the Millennium Challenge Account. Also included is a letter from Bono to President Bush, and copies of R. Glenn Hubbard’s remarks, “The Millennium Challenge Account: Taking Governance and Growth Seriously,” which he delivered in 2002 at the conference Making Sustainable Development Work:

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Governance, Finance, and Public-Private Cooperation. These records are from the National Security Council.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0020-F Photos from September 10 – 17, 2001 8,379 assets 244 assets in 8,134 assets in whole; whole; 1 1 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken September 10 to 17, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of various events from September 10 to 17, 2001. These events from September 10 include a visit to Justina Road Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida. The photographed events from September 11 include White House Communications Agency activities in Anacostia, Washington, D.C., including views of smoke from ; White House staff aboard throughout the day; Laura Bush visiting Sen. Ted Kennedy in his office, delivering remarks, and holding with staff at Secret Service headquarters; Other photographs include press and others on the street after the White House was evacuated; delivering remarks from the FBI; Joe Hagin and staff in ; staff at the White House upon the return of President Bush; senior staff meetings at the White House; and a press briefing by Ari Fleischer. Events from September 12 include President Bush meeting with senior staff, National Security Council meetings, a joint Congressional meeting, Karen Hughes meeting with staff, a First Lady’s staff meeting, and a press briefing by Air Fleischer. There are photographs of President Bush speaking on the phone with world leaders, visiting the Pentagon with Secretary to survey the damage, meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and greeting rescue workers and Pentagon employees. Laura Bush is photographed visiting Walter Reed Hospital and an American Red Cross blood drive. Events from September 13 include President Bush speaking on the phone with world leaders as well as New York Governor George Pataki and New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and President Bush meeting with staff and members of Congress. There are photographs of Laura Bush during interviews with the media and photographs of President and Mrs. Bush visiting the Washington Hospital Center. Also captured are views of a candlelight prayer vigil near the U.S. Capitol. Photographs of events from September 14 include a cabinet meeting, speech preparation, and a Situation Room meeting at the White House along with President Bush and Laura Bush attending the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. Also pictured are President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, and President , Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton. Other photographs include President Bush touring Ground Zero in New York City; taking an aerial tour of the disaster site; greeting firefighters, police, and rescue personnel; using a bullhorn to address the crowd; and visiting with FEMA workers and families of the missing and deceased persons. From September 15- 16, there are photographs of President Bush during a working trip to Camp David, holding national security meetings, and delivering his weekly radio address. On September 17, photographs capture President Bush holding staff meetings at the White House, visiting the Pentagon and the Islamic Center of Washington and Laura Bush attending a memorial service in Pennsylvania for those individuals who died on United Flight 93. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0217-F Documents written by OMB Director 267 pages; 182 pages, 85 pages, 28 assets in or correspondence 104 assets 74 assets in whole; 0 pages, 2 between Director Portman and President whole; 0 assets in part George W. Bush pertaining to Social pages, 2 Security between May 2006 - August assets in part 2007

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records written by former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Rob Portman or any direct correspondence between Director Portman and President George W. Bush pertaining to Social Security between May 2006 and August 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are White House staffing memoranda without comments and printed news articles including a sampling of articles discussing the budget. These records are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, op-eds written by Director Portman, talking points, OMB Guidance on Estimating Funding Levels Under the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, and Emergency Response Fund reports and transmittal letters to Congress from August 2006 and January 2007. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0227-F Textual Records Pertaining to Donald 574 pages 112 pages in 377 pages whole; 85 Trump or the Trump Organization whole; 85 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for textual records related to or the Trump Organization. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are travel notifications, an opinion poll, selected committee appointees, block schedules, narrative schedules, briefings for events, letters from the public to First Lady Laura Bush regarding gifts, printed webpages about award recipients, printed emails containing administrative details, data sheets and biographies for selected nominees to the President’s Council on Service and Civil Participation, appointee record summaries for selected appointees, advertisements for youth events, and letters from President George W. Bush to individuals with whom he met. This FOIA contains very little material between Donald Trump and President Bush. Notably there is correspondence located in case files 673659 and 672339. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0243-F Electronic records pertaining to Donald 850 assets 604 assets in 229 assets in whole; Trump or the Trump Organization, whole; 17 17 assets in part 2005-2009 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for internal government emails pertaining to or referencing Donald Trump or the Trump Organization during the second term of President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are articles, a Congressional hearing witness list, use of the catchphrase “you’re fired” by staff writing one another and related anecdotes, and emails referencing past winners of The Apprentice such as Kelly Perdue. A large portion of these materials relate to a gift from Donald Trump to President George W. Bush, including logistics, delivery, tracking, and coordination regarding the gift and letter, as well as a thank you letter from President Bush for the gift. Also present is information regarding testimony provided by Donald Trump in 2005 to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security regarding the renovation of U.N. headquarters. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored - 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0244-F Electronic records pertaining to Donald 717 assets 438 assets in 161 assets in whole; Trump or the Trump Organization, whole; 118 118 assets in part 2001-2005 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for internal government emails pertaining to or referencing Donald Trump or the Trump Organization during the first term of President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails sharing articles about or discussing The Apprentice and/or Donald Trump, emails containing jokes or cultural references related to Donald Trump, emails regarding events that Donald Trump attended, services offered by Donald Trump to the Bush Administration, projects contributed to by Donald Trump, polls referencing Donald Trump, and one spreadsheet containing Vice President Cheney’s Christmas card list. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email – 21 Days, Exchange Email – 33 Days, Exchange Email – 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0353-F Correspondence and/or interactions 90 assets 55 in whole; 17 in whole; 18 in part between the Bush Administration and 18 in part Suzanne Massie

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records relating to Suzanne Massie. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are discussions and drafts for a thank you letter written to Massie by Laura Bush for a pair of books, draft and complete inventories for gifts retained by the Bushes, and emails discussing plans for Massie’s involvement in a memorial for President Reagan. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0383-F Meeting between President George W. 232 pages; 58 pages, 15 144 pages, 428 assets Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio 447 assets assets in in whole; 29 pages, 4 Berlusconi on January 30, 2003 whole; 30 assets in part pages, 4 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the meeting of President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy on January 20, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are agendas for the visit of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, guests lists and schedules for President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, briefings for events, phone logs, printed emails, WAVES (Worker and Visitor Entry System) records, press briefing transcripts, menus, printed webpages, fax cover pages and routine memoranda. Other documents include points to be made in press remarks with Prime Minister Berlusconi, memoranda discussing proper forms of address for Prime Minister Berlusconi, and a memorandum discussing routine details of the meeting and lunch with Prime Minister Berlusconi. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling, the White House Social Office and the National Security Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of numerous copies of an emailed pool report that briefly describes the meeting. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0422-F Records on President George W. Bush’s 691 pages; 341 pages, 50 337 pages, 33 assets in use of 26 U.S. Code § 6103 (g) 83 assets assets in whole; 13 pages, 0 whole; 13 assets in part pages, 0 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records that detail President George W. Bush’s use of 26 U.S. Code § 6103 (g). The George W. Bush Presidential

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textual records proposed for opening are printed emails, routine memoranda, outlines, routine correspondence, printed newsletters, printed webpages, invitations, factual PowerPoint presentations, and reports. These records are located in the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files, White House Counsel’s Office, and White House Office of Legislative Affairs. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of administrative emails between IRS staff and the White House, copies of the Treasury Department Report to the Congress on Scope and Use of Taxpayer Confidentiality and Disclosure Provisions Volume I, and the National Taxpayer Advocate 2003 Annual Report to Congress. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email - Restored 33 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), CEA Shared Drive, and OA Shared Drive Search and Access Sets. Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0009-F Films screened by President George W. 7,556 pages 1,429 pages 5,673 pages in whole; Bush in whole; 454 454 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of Records Management files relating to films screened by President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening contain schedules, briefing papers, and other documents seen by President Bush relating to the events and meetings for days films were screened. Briefings and guest lists for movie night events are included. Other files contain correspondence, phone messages, weather reports, lists of movies available to the White House, news articles, web printouts, handwritten notes taken by President Bush, and documents handed to President Bush at events. Correspondence is almost entirely to President Bush and includes invitations from various individuals and organizations, letters from administration officials in a variety of roles – from White House staff members, members of Congress, and ambassadors – as well as letters from friends and family. All personal information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0029-F Records from the Office of 251 pages 142 pages in 109 pages in whole; 0 Management and Budget that include whole; 0 pages in par veto threats by President George W. pages in part Bush

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the Office of Management and Budget that include veto threats by President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening consist of publicly released documents such as fact sheets, executive orders, press releases, legislation, web printouts, and Statements of Administration Policy. Also included are charts related to line item veto legislation, charts and printouts containing Congressional member voting history, a briefing paper for presidential remarks on embryonic stem cell research, informational documents related to the Stop Over-Spending Act, and a letter to President Bush from the Senate regarding the war in Iraq. Lastly, there are

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administrative documents such as cover sheets. These materials are from the Domestic Policy Council and White House Office of Legislative Affairs.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0130-F[2] Staff Member Office Files (SMOF) that 58 pages 4 pages in 52 pages in whole; 2 reference Elisabeth "Betsy" DeVos whole; 2 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Staff Member Office Files (SMOF) that reference Elisabeth "Betsy" DeVos. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are fax cover sheets and forms related to Betsy DeVos’ appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in 2004, which include her personal data statement, vetting forms, and a list of speaking engagements in 2003 and 2004. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0282-F Record relating to any candidates 100 pages; 98 pages, 135 2 pages, 53 assets in considered for nomination to the 190 assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 2 Federal Reserve Board of Governors whole; 0 assets in part term, vice Ben Bernanke pages, 2 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to any candidates considered for nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for the position created when Ben Bernanke resigned in 2005 to become Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are a copy of an envelope and a copy of a folder. These materials are from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, administrative emails, emails between the White House and reporters, and an email thread discussing Kevin Warsh and Randy Kroszner, who were nominated to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in 2006. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0354-F Documents to President George W. 493 pages; 36 pages, 163 457 pages, 0 assets in Bush from OMB or CEQ regarding 163 assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 0 monument designations for the whole; 0 assets in part Marianas Trench and Rose Atoll, July 6, pages, 0 2008 to January 6, 2009 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents to President George W. Bush from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or the Chair of

A-9 of A-20 the White House Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) that include recommendations regarding monument designation for Marianas Trench and Rose Atoll from July 6, 2008 to January 6, 2009. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine memoranda, administrative tracking and routing documents, a barcode scanning sheet, and draft and final versions of the proclamations establishing the Marianas Trench and Rose Atoll Marine National Monuments. These materials are from the Office of the Executive Clerk and the White House Office of Records Management.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0364-F Records from the Office of the Solicitor 406 pages; 60 pages, 14 345 pages, 2 assets in or the Office of the Secretary within the 16 assets assets in whole; 1 pages, 0 Department of the Interior regarding the whole; 1 assets in part alteration, rescission, withdrawal, or pages, 0 repeal of a national monument assets in part designation

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents issued by the Office of the Solicitor or the Office of the Secretary within the Department of the Interior regarding the alteration, rescission, withdrawal, or repeal of any national monument designated under the Antiquities Act. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are correspondence, filed legal documents, print-outs from Westlaw, texts of bills, a summary and Q&A, published reports, and administrative documents such as fax cover sheets and cover memoranda. Correspondence includes letters between President George W. Bush and Utah Governor Michael Leavitt regarding the San Rafael Swell as well as a letter to Secretary of the Interior on the same matter. These materials are from White House Counsel’s Office. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of a list of national monuments established by Presidential Proclamation and a statement on H.R. 2114, the National Monument Fairness Act. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0377-F Records related to the recording of 844 pages; 228 pages, 13 487 pages, 189 assets President George W. Bush’s speech for 279 assets assets in in whole; 129 pages, the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney whole; 129 77 assets in part World pages, 77 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for correspondence, speeches, and schedules related to President George W. Bush’s writing and recording of the speech for the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are briefing papers, block and narrative schedules, event memoranda, routing memoranda, correspondence from Van Romans of Walt Disney World to Preston Padden of Walt Disney World and Scott Sforza of the White House about the Hall of Presidents Project, an image of President Bush in the Hall of Presidents, and schedules for the taping of President Bush’s speech for

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the Hall of Presidents. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management, White House Office of Communications, White House Office of Speechwriting, and White House Office of the Staff Secretary. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of schedule proposals, speechwriting proposals, briefing papers, approved presidential activity forms, daily and narrative schedules of President Bush, a press gaggle transcript, drafts of the script for the audio tapings, background on the Hall of Presidents, and communication between the White House and Disney staff regarding the script and recordings. Material relates to the initial recording of the Hall of Presidents script in English on May 8, 2001, as well as the subsequent recording and re-recording of the script in Spanish, including logistics, scheduling, and translating for the Spanish version. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0001-F White House Office of Records 709 pages 407 pages in 285 pages in whole; Management files related to Larry whole; 17 17 pages in part Ellison pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of Records Management files related to Larry Ellison. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence, resumes, informational memoranda, articles, printed email, voting results, letter drafts, webpages, newspaper clippings, briefings, transcripts, fax cover pages, and business cards. Correspondence consists of routine administrative correspondence between and Susan B. Ralston discussing award dinners or attending events, as well as routine correspondence written to Karl Rove from the general public. Materials also include a memorandum on emergency contraception, voting results of Democratic Senators to increase the debt limit, and a memorandum on Individuals Direct Control of Assets. Additional topics include a visit from Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Petersen and the rededication of the U.S. Courthouse in Waco, . Researchers should note that there are very few documents relating directly to Larry Ellison and most records only briefly mention him. Specific documents that mention Larry Ellison include correspondence detailing past speaking engagements, invitations for future speaking engagements, documents detailing committee memberships, and documents noting past interviews. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0061-F Appointment of Jessica “Jessie” 40 pages; 40 0 pages, 33 32 pages, 5 assets in Nicholson as speechwriter for US assets assets in whole; 8 pages, 2 Secretary of Agriculture whole; 8 assets in part in 2005 pages, 2 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the appointment of Jessica “Jessie” Nicholson as a speechwriter for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns in 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine personnel documents including a resume, an application, a job description, vetting documents and

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job approval documents. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening are emails clearing appointments for various departments and copies of a federal newsletter. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email and RNC Personal Storage Table Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0081-F Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and 167 pages 92 pages in 63 pages in whole; 12 Correspondence from President George whole; 12 pages in part W. Bush, National Security Advisor pages in part Stephen Hadley, and Cameron Hudson Pertaining to the Death of John Garang, Vice President of Sudan and Leader of the SPLA/M, on July 30, 2005

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for meeting minutes, memoranda and correspondence from President George W. Bush, National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, and African Affairs Director Cameron Hudson, pertaining to the death of John Garang, Vice President of Sudan and the leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army/Movement (SPLA/M), on July 30, 2005, from the files of the National Security Council (NSC). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are NSC Profile Sheets, routing forms, routine printed e-mails, routing memoranda, fax cover sheets, meeting participant lists, and scheduling materials for a visit by Rebecca Garang, the Minister of Transportation, Roads, and Bridges of the Government of South Sudan, and wife of John Garang. These materials are from National Security Council.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0099-F Photos of an empty Oval Office 1,080 assets 6 assets in 1,068 assets in whole; whole; 6 6 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken of an empty Oval Office. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of an empty Oval Office, including photographs during renovation work. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0101-F List of staff member office files related 9 folder 0 folder titles 9 folder titles in to Alex Azar titles in whole; 0 whole; 0 folder titles folder titles in in part part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for the titles of all folders relating to Alex Azar in the staff member office files. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are limited to a list of folder titles related to Alex Azar from the staff member office files. The responsive folders titles are from the White House Counsel’s Office, Domestic Policy Council, Office of Administration, and White House Office of Presidential Personnel.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0152-F Photos of requestor in Greensburg, 3 assets 0 assets in 3 assets in whole; 0 Kansas, May 9, 2007 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken of the requestor with President George W. Bush in Greensburg, Kansas on May 9, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President Bush greeting members of the military during a visit to Greensburg, Kansas to view tornado damage. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0162-F Video of President George W. Bush’s 3 clips 0 clips in 3 clips in whole; 0 remarks to the American Legislative whole; 0 clips clips in part Exchange Council on August 3, 2005 in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for video footage of President George W. Bush’s remarks to the American Legislative Exchange Council on August 3, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening consist of two videos of President Bush delivering remarks to the American Legislative Exchange Council on August 3, 2005, in Grapevine, Texas and one video of short shots of President George W. Bush delivering remarks as well as the audience taken from various camera angles. These materials are from the White House Communications Agency Collection.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0176-F Photos of requestor with Josh Bolton on 4 assets 0 assets in XXX4 assets in February 8, 2008 whole; 0 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken of the requestor with Josh Bolton on February 8, 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential

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electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of the requestor with Josh Bolton on February 8, 2008. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0182-F Photographs of a campaign rally in 76 assets 54 assets in 22 assets in whole; 0 Cambridge, Ohio, July 31, 2004 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of a campaign rally in Cambridge, Ohio on July 31, 2004. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President George W. Bush greeting police at Cambridge City Park and spectators along the road in Cambridge, Ohio. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0281-F Telephone conversation between 210 pages; 127 pages, 12 83 pages, 0 assets in President George W. Bush and Prime 12 assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 0 Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of whole; 0 assets in part Denmark, March 19, 2003 pages, 0 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the telephone conversation between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark on March 19, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine memoranda. These materials are from the National Security Council.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0286-F Meeting in the White House between 90 pages 54 pages; 0 36 pages; 0 pages in President George W. Bush and Prime pages in part part Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark on May 12, 2003

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the meeting between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark on May 12, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine memoranda, National Security Council (NSC) profile sheets, and transmittal forms. These materials are from the National Security Council.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0287-F Release of Danish Prisoner Slimane 50 pages; 23 44 pages, 17 6 pages, 6 assets in Hadj Abderrahmane from Guantanamo assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 0 and negotiations between the Danish whole; 0 assets in part Embassy, the Pentagon, State pages, 0 Department and National Security assets in part Council leading up to his release

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the release of Danish prisoner Slimane Hadj Abderrahmane from Guantanamo and negotiations between the Danish Embassy, the Pentagon, State Department and National Security Council (NSC) leading up to his release. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are fax cover sheets and binder tabs. These materials are from the National Security Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of news articles and press releases. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0294-F Video of a White House press briefing 1 clip 0 clips in 1 clip in whole; 0 clips on February 26, 2003 whole; 0 clips in part in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for video footage of a White House press briefing by Ari Fleisher on February 26, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include one video clip from tape V 2501 of a White House daily press briefing by Ari Fleisher on February 26, 2003, in the White House Press Briefing Room. The video includes a recap of President George W. Bush’s daily activities and various questions from reporters. The video is from the White House Communications Agency.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0301-F Video of remarks on global climate 2 clips 0 clips in 2 clips in whole; 0 change on June 11, 2001 whole; 0 clips clips in part in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for video footage of President George W. Bush delivering remarks on global climate change on June 11, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include two videos of WHTV and footage of President Bush delivering remarks on global climate change, June 11, 2001, in the Rose Garden of the White House. The video is from the White House Communications Agency.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0082-F Textual NSC Records on U.S.-French 1,934 pages 1,582 pages 341 pages in whole; relations in the African Great Lakes in whole; 11 11 pages in part region pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual National Security Council records related to U.S.-French relations in the African Great Lakes region. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are newspaper and journal articles, maps, routine memoranda, National Security Council (NSC) profile sheets, lists of meeting participants, printed e-mails, and press releases. Also included are copies of the Tripartite Agreement on Regional Security in the Great Lakes among the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, and the Republic of Uganda. These records are from the National Security Council.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0106-F Photographs of remarks from Oval 14 assets 0 assets in 14 assets in whole; 0 Office on September 1, 2005 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of remarks being given from the Oval Office on September 1, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President George W. Bush, former President George H. W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton delivering remarks to the press pool in the Oval Office regarding disaster relief on September 1, 2005. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0126-F Photographs of requestor at multiple 53 assets 0 assets in 53 assets in whole; 0 events and President George W. Bush whole; 0 assets in part and Laura Bush at the 2005 assets in pa Congressional Ball

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken of the requestor with President George W. Bush on multiple occasions as well as photographs of President Bush and Laura Bush at the 2005 Congressional Ball. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of the requestor with President Bush at various events, departure photos, and photos of President Bush and Laura Bush at the 2005 Congressional Ball. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0132-F All images of President George W. 92 assets 7 assets in 85 assets in whole; 0 Bush with Antonin Scalia, 2007-2008 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of President George W. Bush with Antonin Scalia from 2007 to 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President Bush with Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia. Events pictured include the 's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, the Congressional Ball, a dinner in honor of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, a dinner with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, a photo opportunity with Francois-Henri Briard, and a dinner with Supreme Court Justices and their spouses. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0144-F Folder title list for the White House 210 folder 0 folder titles 203 folder titles in Counsel’s Office staff member office titles in whole; 7 whole; 7 folder titles files of Neomi Rao folder titles in in part part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the titles of all folders from the White House Counsel’s Office staff member office files of Neomi Rao. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are limited to a list of folder titles from the White House Counsel’s Office staff member files of Neomi Rao.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0151-F Photograph of President George W. 2 assets 0 assets in 1 asset in whole; 1 Bush after clearing brush at his ranch whole; 1 asset asset in part in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a photograph used as a jumbo of President George W. Bush after clearing brush at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening is a portrait style photograph by Susan Sterner of President Bush after clearing brush at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0152-F Photograph of President George W. 1 asset 0 assets in 0 assets in whole; 1 Bush crossing water at his ranch whole; 1 asset asset in part in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a photograph used as a jumbo of President George W. Bush crossing a road covered in water at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening is a photograph by Eric Draper of President Bush crossing a road covered in water at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0153-F Photograph of President George W. 3 assets 0 assets in 1 asset in whole; 2 Bush with outstretched arms in the rain whole; 2 assets in part and snow assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs used as jumbos of President George W. Bush with outstretched arms in the rain and snow. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President Bush with outstretched arms. Two were taken in the rain at his ranch in Crawford, Texas and one was taken in the snow on the South Lawn of the White House. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0154-F Photographs of the White House from 46 assets 0 assets in 46 assets in whole; 0 across the street whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken by Paul Morse of the North Lawn of the White House, shot from across the street. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of the North Portico exterior of the White House and the North Lawn in the snow, taken from the Hay Adams Hotel. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0155-F Photographs of Kid Rock at a White 1 asset 0 assets in 1 asset in whole; 0 House Christmas Party whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of Kid Rock at a White House Christmas party. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening is a photograph of Kid Rock with Vice President Richard Cheney at a White

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House reception for the Kennedy Center Honors on December 5, 2004. This material is from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0156-F Camp David overnight visitor logs 83 pages; 5 66 pages, 5 17 pages, 0 assets in assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 0 whole; 0 assets in part pages, 0 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for overnight visitor logs from Camp David. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are lists of cabinet member and senior staff visits to Camp David, a barcode scanning sheet, and a coversheet and tabs for a binder. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and the Office of Laura Bush.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0187-F Photographs of a luncheon for General 74 assets 0 assets in 74 assets in whole; 0 Tommy Franks whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of a luncheon for General Tommy Franks on June 14, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of a luncheon for General Tommy Franks in the Green Room of the White House with President Bush and Laura Bush on July 14, 2003. Also in attendance are Secretary , Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Andy Card, Condoleezza Rice, , General and spouses. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0188-F Photographs of a luncheon for the 50 assets 0 assets in 50 assets in whole; 0 President of Brazil whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of a luncheon for the President of Brazil on June 20, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of a luncheon for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House on June 20, 2003. Also in attendance are Condoleezza Rice, Secretary Spencer Abraham, Secretary Don Evans, Secretary , Andy Card, Richard Armitage and Ambassador Donna Hrinak. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0200-F Textual records mentioning Kimberly 79 pages 0 pages in 75 pages in whole; 4 D. Olson whole; 4 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records mentioning Kimberly D. Olson. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are correspondence, routine tracking documents, a printed brochure and program, and other administrative documents related to the drafting and approval of a presidential greeting for the attendees of the 38th national training program hosted by Federally Employed Women (FEW). Correspondence includes draft and final copies of the greeting, the request for the presidential greeting from the president of FEW, previous correspondence with FEW, and copies of previously sent correspondence containing similar language. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening NGC19-029A Appeal of two documents (duplicates) 2 pages 2 pages in 2 pages in part closed in FOIA case 2014-0482-F part

This request is in response to an appeal of two documents previously closed in full in response to Freedom of Information Act request 2014-0482-F. The documents are now open in part in response to this appeal. The documents are two copies of the same memorandum regarding White House Mission Delegation status.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0224-G Appeal of White House Office of 11 pages 0 pages in 10 pages in whole; 1 Records Management – Subject Files – whole; 1 page page in part SP (Speeches) Case File 577419 in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) appeal of case file 577419 in the White House Office of Records Management – Subject Files – SP (Speeches). The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are an administrative printed email and a draft of a speech that has been previously opened. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management.

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July 26, 2019

Freddy Ford Office of George W. Bush 2943 SMU Boulevard , TX 75205

Dear Mr. Ford:

In accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as amended, 44 U.S.C. §§2201-2209, this letter constitutes a formal notice from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to you, as former President George W. Bush’s representative, of our intent to open George W. Bush Presidential records. These records were processed under the systematic processing project and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests described in Attachment A.

These records, consisting of 46,953 pages, 21,657 assets and 6 video clips, have been reviewed for the six PRA Presidential restrictive categories, including confidential communications requesting or submitting advice (P5) and material related to appointments to federal office (P2), as they were eased by President George W. Bush on November 15, 2010. These records were also reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, NARA has restricted 6,246 pages and 4,892 assets in whole and 847 pages and 530 assets in part. NARA is proposing to open the remaining 39,860 pages, 162,35 assets and 6 video clips that do not require closure under 44 U.S.C. § 2204. A copy of any records proposed for release under this notice will be made available to you upon your request.

We are also concurrently informing the incumbent President of our intent to release these George W. Bush Presidential records. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a), NARA will release the records 60 working days from the date of this letter, which is October 23, 2019, unless the former or incumbent President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or asserts a constitutionally based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let us know if you are able to complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on the NARA website.

If you have any questions relating to this notification, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or NARA General Counsel, Gary M. Stern, at (301) 837-3026.

Sincerely,

B. JOHN LASTER DIRECTOR Presidential Materials Division

Enclosure

ATTACHMENT A

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0007-P National Security Council – Media 30,113 0 pages in 30,113 pages in Communications and Speechwriting, pages whole; 0 whole; 0 pages in part Press Kits pages in part

The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the National Security Council – Media Communications and Speechwriting – Press Kits. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include the press kits created for President George W. Bush’s trips. Each press kit may include an itinerary, maps, fact sheets, press releases, press briefings, and public biographies of persons whom President Bush was scheduled to meet. Trips include APEC meetings, G8 summits, the Summit of the Americas, and trips to other countries.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0153-F Suspension and continuation of play by 580 pages; 179 pages, 39 330 pages, 73 assets in professional and university sports 130 assets assets in whole; 71 pages, 18 leagues following the events of Sept. 11, whole; 71 assets in part 2001 pages, 18 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents and correspondence between President George W. Bush or White House staff and organizations including professional sports league offices, individual sports teams, university athletic associations, university presidents/officials, and commissioners’ offices concerning the suspension/continuation of play between September 12, 2001 and February 3, 2002. Also requested were any documents and correspondence dealing with President Bush’s appearance at Game 3 of the 2001 World Series on October 30, 2001, at Yankee Stadium. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine correspondence between President Bush and Harriet Miers, guest lists for a luncheon, memoranda for photo opportunities, printed emails, printed webpages related to Major League Baseball, schedules for President Bush and Laura Bush, briefings for interviews and attending Major League Baseball games, and a speech for Veteran’s Day. Notable documents include a letter from Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig inviting President Bush to throw out the first pitch at Game 3 of the 2001 World Series. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files, White House Office of Advance, and White House Office of Speechwriting. Electronic records proposed for opening include scheduling requests for President Bush to appear at Game 3 of the World Series on October 30, 2001, as well as schedules and briefings for that date. Included are memos discussing the impact of 9/11 on various sectors including sports and emails from professional and university sports leagues asking for guidance on continuation of play. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), CEA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0195-F Emails from the organization Third 2,518 assets 2,455 assets 3 assets in whole; 60 Way in whole; 60 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for emails sent to members of the George W. Bush Administration from the address @thirdway.org (emails from the organization Third Way). The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails detailing certain White House events, economic reports and discussions, and a final draft of a Third Way report on the middle class. These materials are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0333-F Emails within the Bush Administration 980 assets 401 assets in 378 assets in whole; regarding the revelation of memos whole; 201 201 assets in part regarding torture in June 2004 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for emails within the George W. Bush administration regarding the revelation of memos regarding torture, as reported by , Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and Newsweek in June 2004. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include news reports regarding the memos, transcripts of official administration statements, speeches, press appearances, and Congressional testimony about the memos, as well as talking points about the War on Terror. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0390-F[2] Final copies of all HSPDs and NSPDs 52 pages 38 pages in 14 pages in whole; 0 whole; 0 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all unclassified or declassified Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) and National Security Presidential Directives (NSPDs). The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are NSPD-64 (Status of National Security Presidential Directives), routing memoranda, distribution lists, and a draft. These materials are from the National Security Council – Records and Access Management.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0194-F Photographs of trips to Liberia and of 5,132 assets 58 assets in 5,074 assets in whole; Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Washington, whole; 0 0 assets in part D.C. assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of trips to Liberia as well as photographs of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Washington, D.C. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President George W. Bush and Laura Bush during trips to Liberia in 2006 and 2008 and photographs of visits of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to Washington, D.C. from 2006 to 2008. Photographs of trips to Liberia include a trip by Laura Bush in January 2006 to attend the Inaugural Ceremony of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Mrs. Bush was accompanied by Barbara Bush and Sec. Condoleezza Rice. Also included are photos of a trip by President Bush and Laura Bush in February 2008. Photographs depict an arrival ceremony, a gowning and investiture ceremony, a social lunch at the Executive Mansion, a U.S. Embassy greeting, and a roundtable on education at the University of Liberia. Other photographs were taken at President Bush’s meeting with President Sirleaf at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and during his remarks at the Barclay Training Center in Monrovia, Liberia. There are photographs of Laura Bush attending a tea and a youth development roundtable discussion with Mrs. Kartumu Boakai, spouse of Vice President Joseph Boakai. Photographs of crowds along the motorcade and staff travelling are also included. Photographs of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Washington D.C., include various meetings and events from 2006 to 2008. Included are meetings with President Bush in the Oval Office, walking on the South Lawn, signing the White House guest book in the Roosevelt Room, and making remarks at the International Republican Institute 2006 Freedom Dinner and Awards Ceremony, at an Africare dinner, at a ceremony for recipients of the 2007 Presidential Medal of Freedom, and at the White House Summit on International Development. Also included are photographs of a 2006 social lunch at the White House with a dance performance by Moving in Spirit and a vocal performance by Denyce Graves in the East Room. Photographs also show a receiving line in the Blue Room and White House chefs preparing food. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0283-F Textual records from the office files of 1,142 pages 967 pages in 175 pages in whole; 0 Gary Edson related to the Millennium whole; 0 pages in part Challenge Account (MCA) from August pages in part 1, 2001 to November 25, 2002

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records from the office files of Gary Edson related to the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) from August 1, 2001 to November 25, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are newspaper and journal articles, fact sheets, charts, maps, routine memoranda, binder tabs, printed e-mails, and press releases all related to meetings and documents concerning the Millennium Challenge Account. Also included is a letter from Bono to President Bush, and copies of R. Glenn Hubbard’s remarks, “The Millennium Challenge Account: Taking Governance and Growth Seriously,” which he delivered in 2002 at the conference Making Sustainable Development Work:

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Governance, Finance, and Public-Private Cooperation. These records are from the National Security Council.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0020-F Photos from September 10 – 17, 2001 8,379 assets 244 assets in 8,134 assets in whole; whole; 1 1 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken September 10 to 17, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of various events from September 10 to 17, 2001. These events from September 10 include a visit to Justina Road Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida. The photographed events from September 11 include White House Communications Agency activities in Anacostia, Washington, D.C., including views of smoke from the Pentagon; White House staff aboard Air Force One throughout the day; Laura Bush visiting Sen. Ted Kennedy in his office, delivering remarks, and holding with staff at Secret Service headquarters; Other photographs include press and others on the street after the White House was evacuated; Karen Hughes delivering remarks from the FBI; Joe Hagin and staff in New York City; staff at the White House upon the return of President Bush; senior staff meetings at the White House; and a press briefing by Ari Fleischer. Events from September 12 include President Bush meeting with senior staff, National Security Council meetings, a joint Congressional meeting, Karen Hughes meeting with staff, a First Lady’s staff meeting, and a press briefing by Air Fleischer. There are photographs of President Bush speaking on the phone with world leaders, visiting the Pentagon with Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to survey the damage, meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and greeting rescue workers and Pentagon employees. Laura Bush is photographed visiting Walter Reed Hospital and an American Red Cross blood drive. Events from September 13 include President Bush speaking on the phone with world leaders as well as New York Governor George Pataki and New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and President Bush meeting with staff and members of Congress. There are photographs of Laura Bush during interviews with the media and photographs of President and Mrs. Bush visiting the Washington Hospital Center. Also captured are views of a candlelight prayer vigil near the U.S. Capitol. Photographs of events from September 14 include a cabinet meeting, speech preparation, and a Situation Room meeting at the White House along with President Bush and Laura Bush attending the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. Also pictured are President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush, and President Bill Clinton, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton. Other photographs include President Bush touring Ground Zero in New York City; taking an aerial tour of the disaster site; greeting firefighters, police, and rescue personnel; using a bullhorn to address the crowd; and visiting with FEMA workers and families of the missing and deceased persons. From September 15- 16, there are photographs of President Bush during a working trip to Camp David, holding national security meetings, and delivering his weekly radio address. On September 17, photographs capture President Bush holding staff meetings at the White House, visiting the Pentagon and the Islamic Center of Washington and Laura Bush attending a memorial service in Pennsylvania for those individuals who died on United Flight 93. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0217-F Documents written by OMB Director 267 pages; 182 pages, 85 pages, 28 assets in Rob Portman or correspondence 104 assets 74 assets in whole; 0 pages, 2 between Director Portman and President whole; 0 assets in part George W. Bush pertaining to Social pages, 2 Security between May 2006 - August assets in part 2007

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records written by former Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Rob Portman or any direct correspondence between Director Portman and President George W. Bush pertaining to Social Security between May 2006 and August 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are White House staffing memoranda without comments and printed news articles including a sampling of articles discussing the budget. These records are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, op-eds written by Director Portman, talking points, OMB Guidance on Estimating Funding Levels Under the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, and Emergency Response Fund reports and transmittal letters to Congress from August 2006 and January 2007. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0227-F Textual Records Pertaining to Donald 574 pages 112 pages in 377 pages whole; 85 Trump or the Trump Organization whole; 85 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for textual records related to Donald Trump or the Trump Organization. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are travel notifications, an opinion poll, selected committee appointees, block schedules, narrative schedules, briefings for events, letters from the public to First Lady Laura Bush regarding gifts, printed webpages about award recipients, printed emails containing administrative details, data sheets and biographies for selected nominees to the President’s Council on Service and Civil Participation, appointee record summaries for selected appointees, advertisements for youth events, and letters from President George W. Bush to individuals with whom he met. This FOIA contains very little material between Donald Trump and President Bush. Notably there is correspondence located in case files 673659 and 672339. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0243-F Electronic records pertaining to Donald 850 assets 604 assets in 229 assets in whole; Trump or the Trump Organization, whole; 17 17 assets in part 2005-2009 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for internal government emails pertaining to or referencing Donald Trump or the Trump Organization during the second term of President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are articles, a Congressional hearing witness list, use of the catchphrase “you’re fired” by staff writing one another and related anecdotes, and emails referencing past winners of The Apprentice such as Kelly Perdue. A large portion of these materials relate to a gift from Donald Trump to President George W. Bush, including logistics, delivery, tracking, and coordination regarding the gift and letter, as well as a thank you letter from President Bush for the gift. Also present is information regarding testimony provided by Donald Trump in 2005 to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security regarding the renovation of U.N. headquarters. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored - 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0244-F Electronic records pertaining to Donald 717 assets 438 assets in 161 assets in whole; Trump or the Trump Organization, whole; 118 118 assets in part 2001-2005 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for internal government emails pertaining to or referencing Donald Trump or the Trump Organization during the first term of President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails sharing articles about or discussing The Apprentice and/or Donald Trump, emails containing jokes or cultural references related to Donald Trump, emails regarding events that Donald Trump attended, services offered by Donald Trump to the Bush Administration, projects contributed to by Donald Trump, polls referencing Donald Trump, and one spreadsheet containing Vice President Cheney’s Christmas card list. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email – 21 Days, Exchange Email – 33 Days, Exchange Email – 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0353-F Correspondence and/or interactions 90 assets 55 in whole; 17 in whole; 18 in part between the Bush Administration and 18 in part Suzanne Massie

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records relating to Suzanne Massie. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are discussions and drafts for a thank you letter written to Massie by Laura Bush for a pair of books, draft and complete inventories for gifts retained by the Bushes, and emails discussing plans for Massie’s involvement in a memorial for President Reagan. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0383-F Meeting between President George W. 232 pages; 58 pages, 15 144 pages, 428 assets Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio 447 assets assets in in whole; 29 pages, 4 Berlusconi on January 30, 2003 whole; 30 assets in part pages, 4 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the meeting of President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy on January 20, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are agendas for the visit of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, guests lists and schedules for President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, briefings for events, phone logs, printed emails, WAVES (Worker and Visitor Entry System) records, press briefing transcripts, menus, printed webpages, fax cover pages and routine memoranda. Other documents include points to be made in press remarks with Prime Minister Berlusconi, memoranda discussing proper forms of address for Prime Minister Berlusconi, and a memorandum discussing routine details of the meeting and lunch with Prime Minister Berlusconi. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling, the White House Social Office and the National Security Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of numerous copies of an emailed pool report that briefly describes the meeting. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0422-F Records on President George W. Bush’s 691 pages; 341 pages, 50 337 pages, 33 assets in use of 26 U.S. Code § 6103 (g) 83 assets assets in whole; 13 pages, 0 whole; 13 assets in part pages, 0 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records that detail President George W. Bush’s use of 26 U.S. Code § 6103 (g). The George W. Bush Presidential

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textual records proposed for opening are printed emails, routine memoranda, outlines, routine correspondence, printed newsletters, printed webpages, invitations, factual PowerPoint presentations, and reports. These records are located in the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files, White House Counsel’s Office, and White House Office of Legislative Affairs. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of administrative emails between IRS staff and the White House, copies of the Treasury Department Report to the Congress on Scope and Use of Taxpayer Confidentiality and Disclosure Provisions Volume I, and the National Taxpayer Advocate 2003 Annual Report to Congress. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email - Restored 33 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), CEA Shared Drive, and OA Shared Drive Search and Access Sets. Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0009-F Films screened by President George W. 7,556 pages 1,429 pages 5,673 pages in whole; Bush in whole; 454 454 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of Records Management files relating to films screened by President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening contain schedules, briefing papers, and other documents seen by President Bush relating to the events and meetings for days films were screened. Briefings and guest lists for movie night events are included. Other files contain correspondence, phone messages, weather reports, lists of movies available to the White House, news articles, web printouts, handwritten notes taken by President Bush, and documents handed to President Bush at events. Correspondence is almost entirely to President Bush and includes invitations from various individuals and organizations, letters from administration officials in a variety of roles – from White House staff members, members of Congress, and ambassadors – as well as letters from friends and family. All personal information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0029-F Records from the Office of 251 pages 142 pages in 109 pages in whole; 0 Management and Budget that include whole; 0 pages in par veto threats by President George W. pages in part Bush

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the Office of Management and Budget that include veto threats by President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening consist of publicly released documents such as fact sheets, executive orders, press releases, legislation, web printouts, and Statements of Administration Policy. Also included are charts related to line item veto legislation, charts and printouts containing Congressional member voting history, a briefing paper for presidential remarks on embryonic stem cell research, informational documents related to the Stop Over-Spending Act, and a letter to President Bush from the Senate regarding the war in Iraq. Lastly, there are

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administrative documents such as cover sheets. These materials are from the Domestic Policy Council and White House Office of Legislative Affairs.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0130-F[2] Staff Member Office Files (SMOF) that 58 pages 4 pages in 52 pages in whole; 2 reference Elisabeth "Betsy" DeVos whole; 2 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Staff Member Office Files (SMOF) that reference Elisabeth "Betsy" DeVos. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are fax cover sheets and forms related to Betsy DeVos’ appointment as a member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in 2004, which include her personal data statement, vetting forms, and a list of speaking engagements in 2003 and 2004. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0282-F Record relating to any candidates 100 pages; 98 pages, 135 2 pages, 53 assets in considered for nomination to the 190 assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 2 Federal Reserve Board of Governors whole; 0 assets in part term, vice Ben Bernanke pages, 2 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to any candidates considered for nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for the position created when Ben Bernanke resigned in 2005 to become Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are a copy of an envelope and a copy of a folder. These materials are from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, administrative emails, emails between the White House and reporters, and an email thread discussing Kevin Warsh and Randy Kroszner, who were nominated to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in 2006. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0354-F Documents to President George W. 493 pages; 36 pages, 163 457 pages, 0 assets in Bush from OMB or CEQ regarding 163 assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 0 monument designations for the whole; 0 assets in part Marianas Trench and Rose Atoll, July 6, pages, 0 2008 to January 6, 2009 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents to President George W. Bush from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or the Chair of

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0364-F Records from the Office of the Solicitor 406 pages; 60 pages, 14 345 pages, 2 assets in or the Office of the Secretary within the 16 assets assets in whole; 1 pages, 0 Department of the Interior regarding the whole; 1 assets in part alteration, rescission, withdrawal, or pages, 0 repeal of a national monument assets in part designation

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents issued by the Office of the Solicitor or the Office of the Secretary within the Department of the Interior regarding the alteration, rescission, withdrawal, or repeal of any national monument designated under the Antiquities Act. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are correspondence, filed legal documents, print-outs from Westlaw, texts of bills, a summary and Q&A, published reports, and administrative documents such as fax cover sheets and cover memoranda. Correspondence includes letters between President George W. Bush and Utah Governor Michael Leavitt regarding the San Rafael Swell as well as a letter to Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton on the same matter. These materials are from White House Counsel’s Office. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of a list of national monuments established by Presidential Proclamation and a statement on H.R. 2114, the National Monument Fairness Act. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0377-F Records related to the recording of 844 pages; 228 pages, 13 487 pages, 189 assets President George W. Bush’s speech for 279 assets assets in in whole; 129 pages, the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney whole; 129 77 assets in part World pages, 77 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for correspondence, speeches, and schedules related to President George W. Bush’s writing and recording of the speech for the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are briefing papers, block and narrative schedules, event memoranda, routing memoranda, correspondence from Van Romans of Walt Disney World to Preston Padden of Walt Disney World and Scott Sforza of the White House about the Hall of Presidents Project, an image of President Bush in the Hall of Presidents, and schedules for the taping of President Bush’s speech for

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the Hall of Presidents. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management, White House Office of Communications, White House Office of Speechwriting, and White House Office of the Staff Secretary. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of schedule proposals, speechwriting proposals, briefing papers, approved presidential activity forms, daily and narrative schedules of President Bush, a press gaggle transcript, drafts of the script for the audio tapings, background on the Hall of Presidents, and communication between the White House and Disney staff regarding the script and recordings. Material relates to the initial recording of the Hall of Presidents script in English on May 8, 2001, as well as the subsequent recording and re-recording of the script in Spanish, including logistics, scheduling, and translating for the Spanish version. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0001-F White House Office of Records 709 pages 407 pages in 285 pages in whole; Management files related to Larry whole; 17 17 pages in part Ellison pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of Records Management files related to Larry Ellison. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence, resumes, informational memoranda, articles, printed email, voting results, letter drafts, webpages, newspaper clippings, briefings, transcripts, fax cover pages, and business cards. Correspondence consists of routine administrative correspondence between Karl Rove and Susan B. Ralston discussing award dinners or attending events, as well as routine correspondence written to Karl Rove from the general public. Materials also include a memorandum on emergency contraception, voting results of Democratic Senators to increase the debt limit, and a memorandum on Individuals Direct Control of Assets. Additional topics include a visit from Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Petersen and the rededication of the U.S. Courthouse in Waco, Texas. Researchers should note that there are very few documents relating directly to Larry Ellison and most records only briefly mention him. Specific documents that mention Larry Ellison include correspondence detailing past speaking engagements, invitations for future speaking engagements, documents detailing committee memberships, and documents noting past interviews. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0061-F Appointment of Jessica “Jessie” 40 pages; 40 0 pages, 33 32 pages, 5 assets in Nicholson as speechwriter for US assets assets in whole; 8 pages, 2 Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns whole; 8 assets in part in 2005 pages, 2 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the appointment of Jessica “Jessie” Nicholson as a speechwriter for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns in 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine personnel documents including a resume, an application, a job description, vetting documents and

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job approval documents. All personally identifiable information in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening are emails clearing appointments for various departments and copies of a federal newsletter. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email and RNC Personal Storage Table Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0081-F Meeting Minutes, Memoranda and 167 pages 92 pages in 63 pages in whole; 12 Correspondence from President George whole; 12 pages in part W. Bush, National Security Advisor pages in part Stephen Hadley, and Cameron Hudson Pertaining to the Death of John Garang, Vice President of Sudan and Leader of the SPLA/M, on July 30, 2005

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for meeting minutes, memoranda and correspondence from President George W. Bush, National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, and African Affairs Director Cameron Hudson, pertaining to the death of John Garang, Vice President of Sudan and the leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army/Movement (SPLA/M), on July 30, 2005, from the files of the National Security Council (NSC). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are NSC Profile Sheets, routing forms, routine printed e-mails, routing memoranda, fax cover sheets, meeting participant lists, and scheduling materials for a visit by Rebecca Garang, the Minister of Transportation, Roads, and Bridges of the Government of South Sudan, and wife of John Garang. These materials are from National Security Council.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0099-F Photos of an empty Oval Office 1,080 assets 6 assets in 1,068 assets in whole; whole; 6 6 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken of an empty Oval Office. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of an empty Oval Office, including photographs during renovation work. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0101-F List of staff member office files related 9 folder 0 folder titles 9 folder titles in to Alex Azar titles in whole; 0 whole; 0 folder titles folder titles in in part part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for the titles of all folders relating to Alex Azar in the staff member office files. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are limited to a list of folder titles related to Alex Azar from the staff member office files. The responsive folders titles are from the White House Counsel’s Office, Domestic Policy Council, Office of Administration, and White House Office of Presidential Personnel.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0152-F Photos of requestor in Greensburg, 3 assets 0 assets in 3 assets in whole; 0 Kansas, May 9, 2007 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken of the requestor with President George W. Bush in Greensburg, Kansas on May 9, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President Bush greeting members of the military during a visit to Greensburg, Kansas to view tornado damage. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0162-F Video of President George W. Bush’s 3 clips 0 clips in 3 clips in whole; 0 remarks to the American Legislative whole; 0 clips clips in part Exchange Council on August 3, 2005 in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for video footage of President George W. Bush’s remarks to the American Legislative Exchange Council on August 3, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening consist of two videos of President Bush delivering remarks to the American Legislative Exchange Council on August 3, 2005, in Grapevine, Texas and one video of short shots of President George W. Bush delivering remarks as well as the audience taken from various camera angles. These materials are from the White House Communications Agency Collection.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0176-F Photos of requestor with Josh Bolton on 4 assets 0 assets in XXX4 assets in February 8, 2008 whole; 0 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken of the requestor with Josh Bolton on February 8, 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential

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electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of the requestor with Josh Bolton on February 8, 2008. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0182-F Photographs of a campaign rally in 76 assets 54 assets in 22 assets in whole; 0 Cambridge, Ohio, July 31, 2004 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of a campaign rally in Cambridge, Ohio on July 31, 2004. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President George W. Bush greeting police at Cambridge City Park and spectators along the road in Cambridge, Ohio. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0281-F Telephone conversation between 210 pages; 127 pages, 12 83 pages, 0 assets in President George W. Bush and Prime 12 assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 0 Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of whole; 0 assets in part Denmark, March 19, 2003 pages, 0 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the telephone conversation between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark on March 19, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine memoranda. These materials are from the National Security Council.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0286-F Meeting in the White House between 90 pages 54 pages; 0 36 pages; 0 pages in President George W. Bush and Prime pages in part part Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark on May 12, 2003

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the meeting between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark on May 12, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are routine memoranda, National Security Council (NSC) profile sheets, and transmittal forms. These materials are from the National Security Council.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0287-F Release of Danish Prisoner Slimane 50 pages; 23 44 pages, 17 6 pages, 6 assets in Hadj Abderrahmane from Guantanamo assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 0 and negotiations between the Danish whole; 0 assets in part Embassy, the Pentagon, State pages, 0 Department and National Security assets in part Council leading up to his release

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the release of Danish prisoner Slimane Hadj Abderrahmane from Guantanamo and negotiations between the Danish Embassy, the Pentagon, State Department and National Security Council (NSC) leading up to his release. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are fax cover sheets and binder tabs. These materials are from the National Security Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of news articles and press releases. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0294-F Video of a White House press briefing 1 clip 0 clips in 1 clip in whole; 0 clips on February 26, 2003 whole; 0 clips in part in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for video footage of a White House press briefing by Ari Fleisher on February 26, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include one video clip from tape V 2501 of a White House daily press briefing by Ari Fleisher on February 26, 2003, in the White House Press Briefing Room. The video includes a recap of President George W. Bush’s daily activities and various questions from reporters. The video is from the White House Communications Agency.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0301-F Video of remarks on global climate 2 clips 0 clips in 2 clips in whole; 0 change on June 11, 2001 whole; 0 clips clips in part in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for video footage of President George W. Bush delivering remarks on global climate change on June 11, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include two videos of WHTV and FOX News footage of President Bush delivering remarks on global climate change, June 11, 2001, in the Rose Garden of the White House. The video is from the White House Communications Agency.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0082-F Textual NSC Records on U.S.-French 1,934 pages 1,582 pages 341 pages in whole; relations in the African Great Lakes in whole; 11 11 pages in part region pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual National Security Council records related to U.S.-French relations in the African Great Lakes region. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are newspaper and journal articles, maps, routine memoranda, National Security Council (NSC) profile sheets, lists of meeting participants, printed e-mails, and press releases. Also included are copies of the Tripartite Agreement on Regional Security in the Great Lakes among the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, and the Republic of Uganda. These records are from the National Security Council.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0106-F Photographs of remarks from Oval 14 assets 0 assets in 14 assets in whole; 0 Office on September 1, 2005 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of remarks being given from the Oval Office on September 1, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President George W. Bush, former President George H. W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton delivering remarks to the press pool in the Oval Office regarding Hurricane Katrina disaster relief on September 1, 2005. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0126-F Photographs of requestor at multiple 53 assets 0 assets in 53 assets in whole; 0 events and President George W. Bush whole; 0 assets in part and Laura Bush at the 2005 assets in pa Congressional Ball

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken of the requestor with President George W. Bush on multiple occasions as well as photographs of President Bush and Laura Bush at the 2005 Congressional Ball. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of the requestor with President Bush at various events, departure photos, and photos of President Bush and Laura Bush at the 2005 Congressional Ball. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0132-F All images of President George W. 92 assets 7 assets in 85 assets in whole; 0 Bush with Antonin Scalia, 2007-2008 whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of President George W. Bush with Antonin Scalia from 2007 to 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President Bush with Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia. Events pictured include the Federalist Society's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, the Congressional Ball, a dinner in honor of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, a dinner with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, a photo opportunity with Francois-Henri Briard, and a dinner with Supreme Court Justices and their spouses. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0144-F Folder title list for the White House 210 folder 0 folder titles 203 folder titles in Counsel’s Office staff member office titles in whole; 7 whole; 7 folder titles files of Neomi Rao folder titles in in part part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the titles of all folders from the White House Counsel’s Office staff member office files of Neomi Rao. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are limited to a list of folder titles from the White House Counsel’s Office staff member files of Neomi Rao.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0151-F Photograph of President George W. 2 assets 0 assets in 1 asset in whole; 1 Bush after clearing brush at his ranch whole; 1 asset asset in part in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a photograph used as a jumbo of President George W. Bush after clearing brush at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening is a portrait style photograph by Susan Sterner of President Bush after clearing brush at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0152-F Photograph of President George W. 1 asset 0 assets in 0 assets in whole; 1 Bush crossing water at his ranch whole; 1 asset asset in part in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a photograph used as a jumbo of President George W. Bush crossing a road covered in water at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening is a photograph by Eric Draper of President Bush crossing a road covered in water at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0153-F Photograph of President George W. 3 assets 0 assets in 1 asset in whole; 2 Bush with outstretched arms in the rain whole; 2 assets in part and snow assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs used as jumbos of President George W. Bush with outstretched arms in the rain and snow. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President Bush with outstretched arms. Two were taken in the rain at his ranch in Crawford, Texas and one was taken in the snow on the South Lawn of the White House. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0154-F Photographs of the White House from 46 assets 0 assets in 46 assets in whole; 0 across the street whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs taken by Paul Morse of the North Lawn of the White House, shot from across the street. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of the North Portico exterior of the White House and the North Lawn in the snow, taken from the Hay Adams Hotel. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0155-F Photographs of Kid Rock at a White 1 asset 0 assets in 1 asset in whole; 0 House Christmas Party whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of Kid Rock at a White House Christmas party. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening is a photograph of Kid Rock with Vice President Richard Cheney at a White

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House reception for the Kennedy Center Honors on December 5, 2004. This material is from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0156-F Camp David overnight visitor logs 83 pages; 5 66 pages, 5 17 pages, 0 assets in assets assets in whole; 0 pages, 0 whole; 0 assets in part pages, 0 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for overnight visitor logs from Camp David. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are lists of cabinet member and senior staff visits to Camp David, a barcode scanning sheet, and a coversheet and tabs for a binder. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and the Office of Laura Bush.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0187-F Photographs of a luncheon for General 74 assets 0 assets in 74 assets in whole; 0 Tommy Franks whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of a luncheon for General Tommy Franks on June 14, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of a luncheon for General Tommy Franks in the Green Room of the White House with President Bush and Laura Bush on July 14, 2003. Also in attendance are Secretary Colin Powell, Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Andy Card, Condoleezza Rice, George Tenet, General Richard Myers and spouses. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0188-F Photographs of a luncheon for the 50 assets 0 assets in 50 assets in whole; 0 President of Brazil whole; 0 assets in part assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of a luncheon for the President of Brazil on June 20, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of a luncheon for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House on June 20, 2003. Also in attendance are Condoleezza Rice, Secretary Spencer Abraham, Secretary Don Evans, Secretary Tommy Thompson, Andy Card, Richard Armitage and Ambassador Donna Hrinak. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.

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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0200-F Textual records mentioning Kimberly 79 pages 0 pages in 75 pages in whole; 4 D. Olson whole; 4 pages in part pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records mentioning Kimberly D. Olson. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are correspondence, routine tracking documents, a printed brochure and program, and other administrative documents related to the drafting and approval of a presidential greeting for the attendees of the 38th national training program hosted by Federally Employed Women (FEW). Correspondence includes draft and final copies of the greeting, the request for the presidential greeting from the president of FEW, previous correspondence with FEW, and copies of previously sent correspondence containing similar language. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening NGC19-029A Appeal of two documents (duplicates) 2 pages 2 pages in 2 pages in part closed in FOIA case 2014-0482-F part

This request is in response to an appeal of two documents previously closed in full in response to Freedom of Information Act request 2014-0482-F. The documents are now open in part in response to this appeal. The documents are two copies of the same memorandum regarding White House Mission Delegation status.

Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0224-G Appeal of White House Office of 11 pages 0 pages in 10 pages in whole; 1 Records Management – Subject Files – whole; 1 page page in part SP (Speeches) Case File 577419 in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) appeal of case file 577419 in the White House Office of Records Management – Subject Files – SP (Speeches). The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are an administrative printed email and a draft of a speech that has been previously opened. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management.

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