VIA EMAIL (LM 2020-065)
August 11, 2020
The Honorable Pat A. Cipollone Counsel to the President The White House 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. Bush Presidential records in response to the systematic processing projects and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests listed in Attachment A.
This material, consisting of 41,082 pages and 13,854 assets, 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, 19,500 pages and 7,840 assets in whole and 1,979 pages and 625 assets in part have been restricted. Therefore, NARA is proposing to open the remaining 19,603 pages and 5,389 assets in whole and 1,979 pages and 625 assets in part 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 November 5, 2020, 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 White House Liaison Division
Enclosure
ATTACHMENT A
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0009-P Strategic Initiatives, White House 2,774 pages 0 pages 2,774 pages Office of -- Book Collection [segment thereof]
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives – Book Collection [segment thereof]. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include published books. These books are Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections, Volumes I and II, Fourth Edition; the Economic Report of the President transmitted to Congress in February 2002; and the Economic Report of the President transmitted to Congress in February 2004.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0198-F[1] Emails sent to or from members of the 9,999 assets 5,842 assets 3,854 assets in whole; George W. Bush Administration that in whole; 303 303 assets in part mention MoveOn.org or MoveOn assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for emails sent and received by the George W. Bush Administration that mention MoveOn.org or MoveOn. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails containing newspaper articles or portions thereof; press releases; mass-distributed emails from MoveOn; talking points; final drafts of speeches; compilations of factual information about outside interest groups; transcripts of public Congressional testimony and portions thereof; factual emails about protestors at various events; published policy papers; newsletters; fact sheets; petitions; vetting results; lists of resources for individuals affected by hurricanes; transcripts of television and radio programs; schedules; and correspondence with members of the press. The bulk of the records consist of newspaper articles, quotations from websites, newsletters, and talking points related to MoveOn or rebutting MoveOn statements about various policies of the George W. Bush administration. These policies include Social Security reform, the war in Iraq, judicial nominations, legislative reform related to 527 organizations, Medicare, Karl Rove’s speeches and other activities on behalf of the administration, and General David Petraeus’s testimony to Congress. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored – 21 Days, Exchange Email Restored – 33 Days, Exchange Email Restored – 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0237-F National Security Council records 12,884 6,687 pages 5,876 pages in whole; related to Bolivia pages in whole; 321 321 pages in part pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for National Security Council records related to Bolivia. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routine planning emails for meetings, participant lists, schedule proposals, schedules, travel requests, fact sheets, Q&As, routine head of state correspondence, and routine briefing materials regarding Summit of the Americas. There are reports to Congress, including the Third Report to the Congress on the Operation of the Andean Trade Preference Act as Amended and the First Annual Report to Congress on the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption. Included are several routine head of state letters such as a letter to President George W. Bush from Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga declining an invitation to an inauguration, a letter from President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada on the anniversary of 9/11, and a cable offering condolence on the death of former President Hugo Banzer. These materials are from the National Security Council and cover the topic of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0176-F Textual material related to proposals to 8,896 pages 7,456 pages 1,324 pages in whole; send U.S. troops to Georgia in its war in whole; 116 116 pages in part with Russia in August 2008 pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual material related to proposals to send U.S. troops to Georgia in its war with Russia in August 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are NSC Profile Sheets, routing forms, routine printed e-mails, routing memoranda, binder tabs, meeting participant lists, and meeting seating charts. Also included are news reports about the fighting in Georgia, press statements, talking points for press conferences, and scheduling materials for meetings with the National Security Council and drafts thereof. A report from the State Department’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs is also included entitled “Georgia-Russia Crisis Strategic Communications” which was produced in September 2008. These materials are from the National Security Council.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0366-F Unclassified textual records relating to 6,009 pages 2,891 pages 2,934 pages in whole; the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries in whole; 184 184 pages in part (HIPC) Initiative pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for unclassified textual records related to the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules, routine memoranda, White House staffing memoranda, routine correspondence, printed emails, descriptions of locations where meetings were held, webpages, printed articles, data sheets, unsolicited resumes, resumes of selected individuals, White House Communication publications, congratulatory correspondence from Heads of State, gift register forms, invitations, and charts. These materials are mainly from the White House Office of Records Management.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0109-F The George W. Bush Administration’s 246 pages; 94 pages, 28 131 pages, 68 assets influence on combating terrorism 116 assets assets in in whole; 21 pages, 20 through film and television whole; 21 assets in part pages, 20 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the George W. Bush administration’s influence on combating terrorism through film and television, dated September 11, 2001, to January 31, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are seating arrangements from a cabinet meeting, lists of attendees of routine meetings, routine schedules, call logs, letters to business leaders and the general public from Chris Henick, printed webpages about Hollywood’s actions post September 11, administrative printed emails, and a briefing paper on an event related to the economy. These materials are from the White House Office of Communications and White House Office of Strategic Initiatives. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of emails, schedule proposals, compilations of news articles, and briefing papers. The majority of emails include the text of various news articles describing several meetings between Karl Rove and Hollywood screenwriters and producers. Also included are emails requesting comment on said articles. Briefing papers and scheduling proposals describe a meeting between President George W. Bush and Lionel Chetwynd. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0141-F Staff Member Office Files related to 314 pages 92 pages in 196 pages in whole; James “Jim” O’Neill whole; 26 26 pages in part pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Staff Member Office Files related to James “Jim” O’Neill. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are copies of James O’Neill’s resume, personnel forms, administrative documents, job descriptions, and copies of speeches printed from websites. All personal information has been redacted. These materials are from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0142-F White House Office of Records 624 pages 258 pages in 249 pages in whole; Management files related to James whole; 117 117 pages in part “Jim” O’Neill pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) related to James “Jim” O’Neill. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are unsolicited resumes and employment inquiries, unsolicited recommendations from Congress and individuals regarding staffing, drafts and the final message for the 50th anniversary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), informational documents regarding HHS used in the drafting of the message, welcome home letters for new babies and adopted children, and administrative documents such as correspondence tracking sheets, printed emails, forms, and fax cover sheets. All personal information has been redacted. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0147-F White House Office of Records 7,723 pages 1,714 pages 5,066 pages in whole; Management files related to Thomas in whole; 943 943 pages in part “Tom” Price pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of Records Management Files related to Thomas “Tom” Price. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are correspondence, briefings, schedules, lists of attendees at events, unsolicited resumes, news articles, administrative documents such as barcode scanning sheets, fax cover sheets, routing memoranda, and routine documents such as scheduling requests and printed emails. The majority of this request consists of a variety of types of correspondence including letters to the White House from Tom Price and other members of Congress, letters from President George W. Bush to individuals celebrating life events such as birthdays and marriages, letters from President George W. Bush to groups and organizations, holiday cards to President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush from friends and associates, signed grip-and-grin
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photographs from events, responses to letters originally addressed to the White House from various agencies, scheduling requests, and invitations. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0156-F Anna Chennault 948 pages; 78 pages, 137 732 pages, 154 assets 378 assets assets in in whole; 138 pages, whole; 138 87 assets in part pages, 87 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to Anna Chennault. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are pamphlets, letters, event schedules, business cards, fax cover sheets, routine memoranda, webpage printouts, printed newspaper articles, printed emails, drafts of condolence letters, commendations, and requests for presidential messages about public events. There are very few documents related to Anna Chenault and most records only mention her briefly. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and Alpha Files, and White House Counsel’s Office. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, news compilations, invitations, agendas, press guidance, and letters from organizations. There are many emails concerning The Committee of 100 Annual Conference at which Anna Chennault was honored in 2005, such as invitations to White House staff, including President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney, agendas, biographical information of speakers, and event logistical information. Also present are media information and press releases regarding the release by the State Department of "Foreign Relations, 1964-1968, volume VII, Vietnam, September 1968-January 1969" which mentions Anna Chennault. Some records simply list Mrs. Chennault as a member of an organization in letterhead for letters sent to the White House from organizations. Lastly, there is a Worker and Visitor Entry System record for Mrs. Chennault from a March 27, 2003 visit to the OEOB. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored - 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), NSC Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive, PFIAB Shared Drive, WHO Shared Drive, and WAVES (Worker and Visitor Entry System) Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0434-F Jay Lefkowitz’s files related to 1,719 assets 1,265 assets 449 assets in whole; 5 prescription drugs or Medicare in whole; 5 assets in part modernization assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from Jay Lefkowitz’s files related to prescription drugs, Part D, pharma, and the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are talking points, press releases, fact sheets, background papers, Q&As, articles, a Statement of Administration Policy on H.R. 2427, letters between the administration and Congress, and emails from outside organizations. Records
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discuss Medicare reform, reimportation of drugs, and generic drugs between 2002 and 2003. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, and Exchange Email Restored - 33 Day Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0097-F Records regarding the White House 64 assets 5 assets in 32 assets in whole; 27 joining Facebook, 02/04/2004-- whole; 27 assets in part 01/20/2009 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the White House joining Facebook between February 4, 2004 and January 20, 2009. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are scheduling and administrative emails regarding meetings with Facebook staff, an article with commentary, an email asking if there is a Facebook page, an email regarding an official Facebook account for Dana Perino, and emails regarding Scott Stanzel commenting on a reporter’s Facebook status. These materials are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0147-F Photographs of Jim Vankeuren 271 assets 8 assets 263 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of Jim Vankeuren, who served in the White House Communications Agency during the George W. Bush administration. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of speech preparation sessions for various speeches with President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, Vankeuren at various podiums throughout the White House and at offsite events, Vankeuren and other White House staff at the teleprompter and with related equipment, Vankeuren at the Easter Egg Roll in 2006, Vankeuren and other White House staff at technical walkthroughs for events with remarks, and Vankeuren’s official portrait. 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 2019-0180-F Photographs of a White House 313 assets 0 assets 313 assets Luncheon with Oscar de la Renta on May 16, 2005
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of a White House luncheon with Oscar de la Renta on May 16, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of Mrs. Laura Bush and Oscar de la Renta in a receiving line with individual guests, guests mingling prior to and during the lunch, table settings and decor, Mrs. Bush and de la Renta toasting, guests dining,
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desserts, members of the military band preparing to perform and performing, and guests on the Truman Balcony, including some photos featuring guests waving at President George W. Bush as he arrives at the White House in Marine One. 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 2020-0058-F Emails to/from Michelle Steel from 63 assets 21 assets in 7 assets in whole; 35 2001 to 2003 whole; 35 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for electronic emails and correspondence involving Michelle Steel from January 20, 2001 to December 31, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails mainly between Michelle Steel and Abel Guerra from October 2001 to August 2003 concerning White House invitations, receptions, events and attendees; requests for proclamations and letters; and contact information for David Cohen’s position at the Department of the Interior. 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 2020-0074-F White House Visitor Logs for Dan 7 assets 0 assets 7 assets Gertler
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House visitor logs for all times Dan Gertler was granted admission to the White House or affiliated buildings. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) records for Dan Gertler between April and July 2002. These materials are from the Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2020-0077-F Electronic records mentioning Michelle 878 assets 534 assets in 204 assets in whole; Steel from 2001 to 2003 whole; 140 140 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for electronic records mentioning Michelle Steel from January 20, 2001 to December 31, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are personnel announcements, talking points, fact sheets, briefing papers, schedules, event information, and Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) information. Many records such as guest lists, administrative emails, talking points, and briefing papers relate to Asian American and Pacific Islander events at the White House including a photo opportunity and Asian/Pacific American
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Heritage Month. Information concerning the personnel announcement on August 24, 2001 to appoint individuals including Michelle Steel to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is also present, as well as requests for proclamations, letters, and messages from Michelle Steel. Lastly, there are schedules for a March 2001 trip to California by Mrs. Laura Bush, where Michelle Steel was an airport greeter. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, OA Shared Drive, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2020-0078-F Textual records on Michelle Park Steel 664 pages 230 pages in 321 pages in whole; whole; 113 113 pages in part pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records mentioning Michelle Park Steel from January 20, 2001 to December 31, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules for President George W. Bush, guest lists including Michelle Park Steel for several presidential events, biographical information for event participants, routine nomination and administrative documents related to Steel and other members appointed to the President's Advisory Committee on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, letters from the public regarding satisfaction and dissatisfaction with Bush administration appointees, a letter requesting a greeting for the opening of the Korean National Association Memorial Hall that was sent to Steel, and copies of administrative forms and photographs depicting President George W. Bush and various individuals, including Steel. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2020-0081-F Communication between the Office of 1 asset 0 assets 1 asset the President and the United States Navy between May 2002 and January 2005 regarding the requester
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for communications between the Office of the President and the United States Navy between May 2002 and January 2005 regarding the requester or a specific NCIS case number. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening is information from the Office of Agency Liaison to DOD regarding response letters to constituents from June 6, 2003. These materials are from the WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2020-0158-F Photographs of the event announcing 45 assets 0 assets 45 assets the creation of the Department of Homeland Security on July 26, 2002
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of the event announcing the creation of the Department of Homeland Security on July 26, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President George W. Bush speaking at a podium on stage, shaking hands with event attendees, and leaving the room. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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VIA EMAIL (LM 2020-065)
August 11, 2020
Freddy Ford Office of George W. Bush 2943 SMU Boulevard Dallas, 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 projects and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests described in Attachment A.
These records, consisting of 41,082 pages and 13,854 assets, 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 pages were also reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, NARA has restricted 19,500 pages and 7,840 assets in whole and 1,979 pages and 625 assets in part. NARA is proposing to open the remaining 19,603 pages and 5,389 assets in whole and 1,979 pages and 625 assets in part 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 November 5, 2020, 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 White House Liaison Division
Enclosure
ATTACHMENT A
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0009-P Strategic Initiatives, White House 2,774 pages 0 pages 2,774 pages Office of -- Book Collection [segment thereof]
The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives – Book Collection [segment thereof]. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include published books. These books are Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections, Volumes I and II, Fourth Edition; the Economic Report of the President transmitted to Congress in February 2002; and the Economic Report of the President transmitted to Congress in February 2004.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2014-0198-F[1] Emails sent to or from members of the 9,999 assets 5,842 assets 3,854 assets in whole; George W. Bush Administration that in whole; 303 303 assets in part mention MoveOn.org or MoveOn assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for emails sent and received by the George W. Bush Administration that mention MoveOn.org or MoveOn. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails containing newspaper articles or portions thereof; press releases; mass-distributed emails from MoveOn; talking points; final drafts of speeches; compilations of factual information about outside interest groups; transcripts of public Congressional testimony and portions thereof; factual emails about protestors at various events; published policy papers; newsletters; fact sheets; petitions; vetting results; lists of resources for individuals affected by hurricanes; transcripts of television and radio programs; schedules; and correspondence with members of the press. The bulk of the records consist of newspaper articles, quotations from websites, newsletters, and talking points related to MoveOn or rebutting MoveOn statements about various policies of the George W. Bush administration. These policies include Social Security reform, the war in Iraq, judicial nominations, legislative reform related to 527 organizations, Medicare, Karl Rove’s speeches and other activities on behalf of the administration, and General David Petraeus’s testimony to Congress. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored – 21 Days, Exchange Email Restored – 33 Days, Exchange Email Restored – 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2015-0237-F National Security Council records 12,884 6,687 pages 5,876 pages in whole; related to Bolivia pages in whole; 321 321 pages in part pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for National Security Council records related to Bolivia. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routine planning emails for meetings, participant lists, schedule proposals, schedules, travel requests, fact sheets, Q&As, routine head of state correspondence, and routine briefing materials regarding Summit of the Americas. There are reports to Congress, including the Third Report to the Congress on the Operation of the Andean Trade Preference Act as Amended and the First Annual Report to Congress on the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption. Included are several routine head of state letters such as a letter to President George W. Bush from Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga declining an invitation to an inauguration, a letter from President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada on the anniversary of 9/11, and a cable offering condolence on the death of former President Hugo Banzer. These materials are from the National Security Council and cover the topic of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0176-F Textual material related to proposals to 8,896 pages 7,456 pages 1,324 pages in whole; send U.S. troops to Georgia in its war in whole; 116 116 pages in part with Russia in August 2008 pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual material related to proposals to send U.S. troops to Georgia in its war with Russia in August 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are NSC Profile Sheets, routing forms, routine printed e-mails, routing memoranda, binder tabs, meeting participant lists, and meeting seating charts. Also included are news reports about the fighting in Georgia, press statements, talking points for press conferences, and scheduling materials for meetings with the National Security Council and drafts thereof. A report from the State Department’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs is also included entitled “Georgia-Russia Crisis Strategic Communications” which was produced in September 2008. These materials are from the National Security Council.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2016-0366-F Unclassified textual records relating to 6,009 pages 2,891 pages 2,934 pages in whole; the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries in whole; 184 184 pages in part (HIPC) Initiative pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for unclassified textual records related to the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules, routine memoranda, White House staffing memoranda, routine correspondence, printed emails, descriptions of locations where meetings were held, webpages, printed articles, data sheets, unsolicited resumes, resumes of selected individuals, White House Communication publications, congratulatory correspondence from Heads of State, gift register forms, invitations, and charts. These materials are mainly from the White House Office of Records Management.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0109-F The George W. Bush Administration’s 246 pages; 94 pages, 28 131 pages, 68 assets in influence on combating terrorism 116 assets assets in whole; 21 pages, 20 through film and television whole; 21 assets in part pages, 20 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the George W. Bush administration’s influence on combating terrorism through film and television, dated September 11, 2001, to January 31, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are seating arrangements from a cabinet meeting, lists of attendees of routine meetings, routine schedules, call logs, letters to business leaders and the general public from Chris Henick, printed webpages about Hollywood’s actions post September 11, administrative printed emails, and a briefing paper on an event related to the economy. These materials are from the White House Office of Communications and White House Office of Strategic Initiatives. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of emails, schedule proposals, compilations of news articles, and briefing papers. The majority of emails include the text of various news articles describing several meetings between Karl Rove and Hollywood screenwriters and producers. Also included are emails requesting comment on said articles. Briefing papers and scheduling proposals describe a meeting between President George W. Bush and Lionel Chetwynd. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0141-F Staff Member Office Files related to 314 pages 92 pages in 196 pages in whole; James “Jim” O’Neill whole; 26 26 pages in part pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Staff Member Office Files related to James “Jim” O’Neill. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are copies of James O’Neill’s resume, personnel forms, administrative documents, job descriptions, and copies of speeches printed from websites. All personal information has been redacted. These materials are from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0142-F White House Office of Records 624 pages 258 pages in 249 pages in whole; Management files related to James whole; 117 117 pages in part “Jim” O’Neill pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) related to James “Jim” O’Neill. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are unsolicited resumes and employment inquiries, unsolicited recommendations from Congress and individuals regarding staffing, drafts and the final message for the 50th anniversary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), informational documents regarding HHS used in the drafting of the message, welcome home letters for new babies and adopted children, and administrative documents such as correspondence tracking sheets, printed emails, forms, and fax cover sheets. All personal information has been redacted. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0147-F White House Office of Records 7,723 pages 1,714 pages 5,066 pages in whole; Management files related to Thomas in whole; 943 943 pages in part “Tom” Price pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of Records Management Files related to Thomas “Tom” Price. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are correspondence, briefings, schedules, lists of attendees at events, unsolicited resumes, news articles, administrative documents such as barcode scanning sheets, fax cover sheets, routing memoranda, and routine documents such as scheduling requests and printed emails. The majority of this request consists of a variety of types of correspondence including letters to the White House from Tom Price and other members of Congress, letters from President George W. Bush to individuals celebrating life events such as birthdays and marriages, letters from President George W. Bush to groups and organizations, holiday cards to President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush from friends and associates, signed grip-and-grin
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photographs from events, responses to letters originally addressed to the White House from various agencies, scheduling requests, and invitations. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0156-F Anna Chennault 948 pages; 78 pages, 137 732 pages, 154 assets 378 assets assets in in whole; 138 pages, whole; 138 87 assets in part pages, 87 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to Anna Chennault. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are pamphlets, letters, event schedules, business cards, fax cover sheets, routine memoranda, webpage printouts, printed newspaper articles, printed emails, drafts of condolence letters, commendations, and requests for presidential messages about public events. There are very few documents related to Anna Chenault and most records only mention her briefly. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and Alpha Files, and White House Counsel’s Office. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, news compilations, invitations, agendas, press guidance, and letters from organizations. There are many emails concerning The Committee of 100 Annual Conference at which Anna Chennault was honored in 2005, such as invitations to White House staff, including President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney, agendas, biographical information of speakers, and event logistical information. Also present are media information and press releases regarding the release by the State Department of "Foreign Relations, 1964-1968, volume VII, Vietnam, September 1968-January 1969" which mentions Anna Chennault. Some records simply list Mrs. Chennault as a member of an organization in letterhead for letters sent to the White House from organizations. Lastly, there is a Worker and Visitor Entry System record for Mrs. Chennault from a March 27, 2003 visit to the OEOB. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored - 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), NSC Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive, PFIAB Shared Drive, WHO Shared Drive, and WAVES (Worker and Visitor Entry System) Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2017-0434-F Jay Lefkowitz’s files related to 1,719 assets 1,265 assets 449 assets in whole; 5 prescription drugs or Medicare in whole; 5 assets in part modernization assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from Jay Lefkowitz’s files related to prescription drugs, Part D, pharma, and the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are talking points, press releases, fact sheets, background papers, Q&As, articles, a Statement of Administration Policy on H.R. 2427, letters between the administration and Congress, and emails from outside organizations. Records
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discuss Medicare reform, reimportation of drugs, and generic drugs between 2002 and 2003. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, and Exchange Email Restored - 33 Day Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2018-0097-F Records regarding the White House 64 assets 5 assets in 32 assets in whole; 27 joining Facebook, 02/04/2004-- whole; 27 assets in part 01/20/2009 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the White House joining Facebook between February 4, 2004 and January 20, 2009. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are scheduling and administrative emails regarding meetings with Facebook staff, an article with commentary, an email asking if there is a Facebook page, an email regarding an official Facebook account for Dana Perino, and emails regarding Scott Stanzel commenting on a reporter’s Facebook status. These materials are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2019-0147-F Photographs of Jim Vankeuren 271 assets 8 assets 263 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of Jim Vankeuren, who served in the White House Communications Agency during the George W. Bush administration. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of speech preparation sessions for various speeches with President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, Vankeuren at various podiums throughout the White House and at offsite events, Vankeuren and other White House staff at the teleprompter and with related equipment, Vankeuren at the Easter Egg Roll in 2006, Vankeuren and other White House staff at technical walkthroughs for events with remarks, and Vankeuren’s official portrait. 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 2019-0180-F Photographs of a White House 313 assets 0 assets 313 assets Luncheon with Oscar de la Renta on May 16, 2005
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of a White House luncheon with Oscar de la Renta on May 16, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of Mrs. Laura Bush and Oscar de la Renta in a receiving line with individual guests, guests mingling prior to and during the lunch, table settings and decor, Mrs. Bush and de la Renta toasting, guests dining,
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desserts, members of the military band preparing to perform and performing, and guests on the Truman Balcony, including some photos featuring guests waving at President George W. Bush as he arrives at the White House in Marine One. 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 2020-0058-F Emails to/from Michelle Steel from 63 assets 21 assets in 7 assets in whole; 35 2001 to 2003 whole; 35 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for electronic emails and correspondence involving Michelle Steel from January 20, 2001 to December 31, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails mainly between Michelle Steel and Abel Guerra from October 2001 to August 2003 concerning White House invitations, receptions, events and attendees; requests for proclamations and letters; and contact information for David Cohen’s position at the Department of the Interior. 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 2020-0074-F White House Visitor Logs for Dan 7 assets 0 assets 7 assets Gertler
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House visitor logs for all times Dan Gertler was granted admission to the White House or affiliated buildings. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) records for Dan Gertler between April and July 2002. These materials are from the Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2020-0077-F Electronic records mentioning Michelle 878 assets 534 assets in 204 assets in whole; Steel from 2001 to 2003 whole; 140 140 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for electronic records mentioning Michelle Steel from January 20, 2001 to December 31, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are personnel announcements, talking points, fact sheets, briefing papers, schedules, event information, and Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) information. Many records such as guest lists, administrative emails, talking points, and briefing papers relate to Asian American and Pacific Islander events at the White House including a photo opportunity and Asian/Pacific American
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Heritage Month. Information concerning the personnel announcement on August 24, 2001 to appoint individuals including Michelle Steel to the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is also present, as well as requests for proclamations, letters, and messages from Michelle Steel. Lastly, there are schedules for a March 2001 trip to California by Mrs. Laura Bush, where Michelle Steel was an airport greeter. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, OA Shared Drive, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2020-0078-F Textual records on Michelle Park Steel 664 pages 230 pages in 321 pages in whole; whole; 113 113 pages in part pages in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records mentioning Michelle Park Steel from January 20, 2001 to December 31, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules for President George W. Bush, guest lists including Michelle Park Steel for several presidential events, biographical information for event participants, routine nomination and administrative documents related to Steel and other members appointed to the President's Advisory Committee on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, letters from the public regarding satisfaction and dissatisfaction with Bush administration appointees, a letter requesting a greeting for the opening of the Korean National Association Memorial Hall that was sent to Steel, and copies of administrative forms and photographs depicting President George W. Bush and various individuals, including Steel. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2020-0081-F Communication between the Office of 1 asset 0 assets 1 asset the President and the United States Navy between May 2002 and January 2005 regarding the requester
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for communications between the Office of the President and the United States Navy between May 2002 and January 2005 regarding the requester or a specific NCIS case number. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening is information from the Office of Agency Liaison to DOD regarding response letters to constituents from June 6, 2003. These materials are from the WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Proposed Processed Restricted for Opening 2020-0158-F Photographs of the event announcing 45 assets 0 assets 45 assets the creation of the Department of Homeland Security on July 26, 2002
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of the event announcing the creation of the Department of Homeland Security on July 26, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are photographs of President George W. Bush speaking at a podium on stage, shaking hands with event attendees, and leaving the room. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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