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April 16, 2019
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 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests listed in Attachment A.
This material, consisting of 142,854 pages, 6,620 assets, and 31 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, 87,265 pages, 3,811 assets, and 8 video clips in whole and 3,004 pages, 346 assets, and 2 video clips in part have been restricted. Therefore, NARA is proposing to open the remaining 52,585 pages, 2,463 assets, and 21 video clips in whole and 3,004 pages, 346 assets, and 2 video clips 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 July 11, 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
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2014-0059-F Records Regarding the 4,979 pages; 2,064 pages, 2,798 pages, meeting of President George 410 assets 201 assets in 196 assets in W. Bush with European whole; 117 whole; 117 leaders in Belgium on pages, 13 pages, 13 assets February 22, 2005 assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to President George W. Bush’s meeting with European leaders, including Prime Minister of the European Union Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, and High Representative of the European Union Javier Solana, in Brussels, Belgium on February 22, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules, website printouts, fax cover sheets, routing memoranda, briefings, fact sheets, forms, transcripts, press releases, web printouts, and statements. The majority of this request consists of briefing book and trip book materials related to the trip President George W. Bush took to Europe in February 2005. These briefing and trip book materials include scene setting reports on the places President George W. Bush visited, schedules, press availabilities, talking points, and Q&As. These materials are from the National Security Council, the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling, the White House Office of the Staff Secretary, and the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, schedules, final remarks, press briefings, a Q&As, and photos and text for the White House website regarding President George W. Bush’s trip to Europe in February 2005. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored - 33 Days, Exchange Email Restored - 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), NSC Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2014-0079-F[1] Records on the drafting of 15,505 pages; 6,988 pages, 8,464 pages, the USA PATRIOT Act of 1,881 assets 1,355 assets 478 assets in 2001 in whole; 53 whole; 53 pages, pages, 48 48 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the drafting of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening consist of draft legislation, general correspondence, routing memoranda, speeches and drafts thereof. Also included are Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports, briefing materials, transcripts of testimony before Congress, and schedule proposals. These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office, the Homeland Security Council, the National Security Council, and the White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Files. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of draft legislation, final Statements of Administration Policy, Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports, Legislative Referral Memoranda (LRM), general correspondence, as well as Presidential remarks. In addition, there are schedule proposals and briefings regarding the bill signing ceremony, along with supporting documents such as participant lists, WAVES records, and photographs. Also included in this request are congressional materials, such as Daily Whip Alerts, schedules of the House Rules Committee, and published statements on the legislation from Congressmen. All personally identifiable information present in these records has been withheld. These records come from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), CEA Shared Drive, NSC Shared Drive, and OPD Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2014-0081-F Records on the April 6-7, 1,016 pages; 313 pages, 15 513 pages, 26 2002 meetings between 58 assets assets in assets in whole; President George W. Bush whole; 190 190 pages, 17 and British Prime Minister pages, 17 assets in part Tony Blair assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records on the April 6- 7, 2002 meetings between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules and drafts thereof, routine memoranda, biographies, transcripts of remarks and radio addresses, and webpage printouts.
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The bulk of this material consists of schedules of President George W. Bush and routine staffing memoranda. Included are materials related to the 2002 White House Easter Egg Roll and a copy of “Good Start, Grow Smart: The Bush Administration’s Early Childhood Initiative.” These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files (WHORM), the National Security Council, the White House Office of Speechwriting, the White House Office of the Staff Secretary, and the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of schedules, pool reports, transcripts of interviews and press gaggles, and drafts of talking points and remarks. These electronic records come from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), NSC Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2014-0225-F Records sent to, sent by, or 9,548 pages 5,374 pages, 3,884 pages, 11 received by President George 0 clips in clips in whole; W. Bush concerning 13 clips whole; 290 290 pages, 2 Enhanced Interrogation pages, 2 clips in part Techniques clips in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records sent to, sent by, or received by President George W. Bush concerning enhanced interrogation, waterboarding, torture, rendition, Egypt, Jordan, rendition flights, or the CIA from September 2001 to January 2009. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening include correspondence (mostly to or from members of Congress), White House memoranda, speeches, statements, legislation, transcripts from open Congressional hearings, news articles, reports (both administration-produced and from outside organizations), and scheduling materials. These records are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and White House Office of the Staff Secretary. The George W. Bush Presidential audiovisual records proposed for opening consist of audio and video clips of routine events, photo opportunities and remarks by President George W. Bush, including remarks to Central Intelligence Agency employees. The audiovisual records are from the White House Communications Agency.
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2014-0227-F[1] Records sent to, sent by, or 50,904 pages 32,753 17,896 pages in received by President George pages in whole; 255 W. Bush Regarding Iraq and whole; 255 pages in part Saddam Hussein, January pages in part 2001 – March 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records sent to, sent by, or received by President George W. Bush related to Iraq and Saddam Hussein, from January 2001 to March 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are cover sheets, routing memoranda, printed routing emails, advance schedules and briefings, talking points, unclassified memoranda of conversation, unclassified head of state correspondence, press points, publications (including Iraqi publications), Congressional transcripts, letters to and from members of Congress, letters from public organizations, and periodic reports to Congress, such as the periodic report on the National Emergency with Respect to Iraq and the Report to Congress Consistent with Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. The correspondence from members of Congress include letters regarding UN inspections, complying with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, and questions about periodic reports. Additionally, this FOIA includes bills, charts, maps, a declassified summary of conclusions from March 19, 2003, where President George W. Bush names Operation Iraqi Freedom, drafts of United Nations Security Council Resolutions, and drafts of the Joint Resolution to use Armed Forces Against Iraq (Authorization for Use of Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002). Also covered in this request are routine memoranda of conversations and memoranda of telephone conversations, some of which are marked unclassified and others which have been declassified under mandatory declassification review. These include conversations with Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark, President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan, Sultan bin Said Qaboos of Oman, King Hamad bin Isa al- Khalifa of Bahrain, among others. In addition, there is routine head of state correspondence, some of which is marked unclassified and others which have been declassified under mandatory declassification review. These include correspondence with Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar of Spain, Prime Minister Fatos Nano of Albania, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, President Vaclav Havel, among others. These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office and the National Security Council.
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2014-0233-F Records sent to, sent by, or 6,378 pages 3,903 pages 2,397 pages in received by President George in whole; 78 whole; 78 pages W. Bush Regarding Saudi pages in part in part Arabia from January 2001 - March 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records sent to, sent by, or received by President George W. Bush regarding Saudi Arabia from January 2001 - March 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are cables, correspondence, cover sheets, distribution receipts, forms, lists, messages, National Security Council Profile Sheets, news and journal articles, press briefings and press releases, Q&As, reports, speech drafts, barcode scanning sheets, administrative routing documents, routine printed emails, and statements. This FOIA primarily contains ceremonial correspondence and thank you notes between President George W. Bush and various Saudi representatives including Crown Prince Abdullah and Saudi ambassador Bandar bin Sultan; a transcript of an interview between press and a senior administration official on April 23, 2002; correspondence with members of Congress on various issues relating to Saudi Arabia and United States relations; transmittal memoranda (snowflakes) with attached news articles from Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld to President George W. Bush; reports containing factual information on the Middle East peace process; drafts of various speeches that mention Saudi Arabia; letters to President George W. Bush soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks; a memorandum regarding the status of the confirmation of ambassadors; and four memoranda of telephone conversations declassified under mandatory review between President George W. Bush and Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, President Mubarak of Egypt, and King Abdullah of Jordan. These materials are from the National Security Council, the White House Office of the Staff Secretary, and the White House Office of Records Management.
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2014-0235-F Records sent to, sent by, or 1,940 pages; 1,494 pages, 8 438 pages, 10 received by President 18 video video clips in video clips in George W. Bush Regarding clips whole; 8 whole; 8 pages, the terrorist attacks on pages, 0 video 0 video clips in September 11, 2001 and clips in part part their aftermath
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records sent to, sent by, or received by President George W. Bush, as well as closed press video materials, regarding the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the aftermath of 9/11, the Joint Intelligence Committee Inquiry (JICI) of 9/11, Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, Saudi Arabia, Saudi nationals, Saudis who left the United States after 9/11, and Prince Bandar bin Sultan, between January 2001 and March 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are general correspondence, routing memoranda, reports and printed material. Included are copies of President George W. Bush’s February 7, 2002 memorandum “Humane Treatment of al Qaeda and Taliban Detainees,” condolence letters from Prince Bandar bin Sultan and King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, a Federal Register notice regarding Executive Order 13224, copies of both the “National Strategy for Combating Terrorism” and “9/11 Five Years Later: Successes and Challenges” and a transcript of Ari Fleischer’s August 28, 2002 press gaggle regarding Prince Bandar bin Sultan’s visit to Crawford, TX. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files, National Security Council, and White House Counsel’s Office. The George W. Bush Presidential audiovisual records proposed for opening include video of routine photo ops, meetings, and events. Included are a South Lawn arrival via Marine One, photo ops with boxer Johnny Ruiz and Teacher of the Year Kathy Black, a meeting with the Saudi Ambassador to the United States, a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, and a Hanukkah reception. Also included is b-roll footage of damaged areas after the September 11th terrorist attacks, including Ground Zero on 9/19/2001 and the Pentagon on 9/11/2001 and 9/14/2001. These videos are from the White House Communications Agency, WHTV and the White House Office of Communications, Scott Sforza.
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2014-0250-F Records regarding the 14,191 pages; 11,465 2,655 pages, 58 invasion and subsequent fall 194 assets pages, 112 assets in whole; of Baghdad to American assets in 71 pages, 24 troops on 04/09/2003 whole; 71 assets in part pages, 24 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the National Security Council related to the invasion and subsequent fall of Baghdad to American troops on April 9, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are books, cables, charts, correspondence, cover sheets, distribution receipts, forms, lists, maps, messages, National Security Council Profile Sheets, news and journal articles, press briefings and press releases, resolutions, reports, schedules, speech drafts, administrative routing documents, routine printed emails, statements, talking points, and timelines. This FOIA primarily contains material related to weapons of mass destruction, Iraqi regime change, foreign media reports on the United States relations with Iraq, the use of military force against Iraq in 2003, and reconstruction and humanitarian aid in Iraq. These materials come in the form of news sources, unclassified cables, timelines, reports to Congress, a number of unclassified white papers, and open source reports. These reports are from several sources including the National Intelligence Council, the United States Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research, and the Council on Foreign Relations. This FOIA also includes timelines on United Nations sanctions against Iraq, United States relations with Iraq, and Operation Iraqi Freedom; fact sheets, press releases and reactions in the press to the United States invasion of Iraq; and materials on the reconstruction process in Iraq after the invasion, including several daily updates from the Office for Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance (ORHA). Additionally, there are statements about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq before the United Nations Security Council by Mohamed ElBaradei and Hans Blix, along with testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the use of military force against Iraq by United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, General Tommy Franks, and Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Douglas Feith. Lastly, this FOIA also contains copies of an interview Secretary of State Colin Powell gave to Sir David Frost in August 2002. These materials are from the National Security Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of routine emails, summaries of media coverage regarding the war in Iraq, news articles and op-eds regarding the war in Iraq, summaries of public polling, and a presentation on civil-military relations. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, and NSC Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2014-0258-F Records from the National 1,643 pages; 1,296 pages, 339 pages, 128 Security Council related to 803 assets 619 assets in assets in whole; President George W. Bush’s whole; 8 8 pages, 56 First Meeting with Prime pages, 56 assets in part Minister Maliki on June 13, assets in part 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the National Security Council related to President George W. Bush’s first meeting with Prime Minister Maliki on June 13, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are general correspondence between administration officials, biographies, participant lists, agendas, news articles, reports, presentations transcripts and statements. These materials are from the National Security Council and include an April Iraqi Trip Report by Barry McCaffrey and a Joint Statement by President George W. Bush and Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin announcing the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of fact sheets, articles, Q&As, talking points, radio addresses, final testimony, schedules and pool reports. These materials relate to a scheduled meeting at Camp David in which President George W. Bush was to have a video conference with Prime Minister Maliki in Iraq; however, President George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq to meet with the Prime Minister instead. Materials include a final Q&A prior to the Camp David meetings, a final fact sheet at the conclusion of the meetings entitled “Camp David Meetings: Building on Progress in Iraq,” articles and pool reports related to the surprise visit, and schedules for the Camp David meetings. Additionally, there are talking points, articles, and other published materials regarding the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi; final testimony by Ambassador James F. Jeffrey on Iraq after the Camp David meetings; and a radio address by President George W. Bush from June 17, 2006. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email and NSC Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2015-0047-F All Principals Committee 7,087 pages 5,666 pages 1,044 pages in (PC) and Deputies in whole; 377 whole; 377 Committee (DC) Meetings pages in part pages in part on China
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to all Principals Committee (PC) and Deputies Committee (DC) meetings on China. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routing memoranda, distribution receipts, and general correspondence. These materials are from the Council of Economic Advisers, the National Security Council and the White House Office of Records Management.
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2015-0274-F Records regarding the Iraq 6,957 pages 3,146 pages 3,494 pages in surge from Deputies in whole; whole; 317 Committee Meetings of the 317 pages in pages in part National Security Council, part 02/01/2006 – 05/01/2008
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records regarding the Iraq surge from Deputies Committee (DC) meetings of the National Security Council, 02/01/2006 – 05/01/2008. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are printed internal emails, fax cover sheets, forms, lists, reports, routing memoranda, schedules, and website printouts. This request consists of administrative materials from Deputies Committee meetings of the National Security Council including routine routing memoranda, routine printed emails, fax cover sheets, meeting attendance lists, and factual reports. These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office, the Counselor’s Office, and the National Security Council.
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2015-0277-F Iraq Surge from the NSC – 3,786 pages 2,454 pages 1,325 pages in Iraq & Afghanistan in whole; 7 whole; 7 pages collection, February 1, 2006 pages in part in part – May 1, 2008
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for material related to the Iraq Surge from the National Security Council – Iraq & Afghanistan collection, between February 1, 2006 and May 1, 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are cover sheets, routing memoranda, fact sheets, schedules, reports, and press releases. Also included is an After Action Report on Iraq put together by retired General Barry R. McCaffrey, an assessment of the surge from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, and a booklet from the 4th annual conference by the Office of Iraq Analysis. These materials are from the National Security Council – Iraq & Afghanistan collection.
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2016-0049-F Textual records on Margaret 2,477 pages 558 pages in 1,822 pages in Thatcher whole; 97 whole; 97 pages pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to meetings, correspondence, and telephone calls with Margaret Thatcher. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence, briefings, schedules, speeches, news articles, scheduling requests, press releases, printed emails, fax cover sheets, barcode scanning sheets, and routing memoranda. Correspondence includes letters and holiday cards from Margaret Thatcher to President George W. Bush and Laura Bush; a letter from President George W. Bush to Thatcher regarding the withdrawal of the United States from the 1972 ABM Treaty; a letter from President George W. Bush to Thatcher upon the death of her husband, Dennis; the draft and final versions of a letter from President George W. Bush to Cardinal Delly modeled after a letter sent to Thatcher, as well as background material; congratulatory letters from heads of state and leaders to President George W. Bush upon his reelection in 2004; holiday cards seen by Laura Bush including cards from Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Tony Blair, Prime Minister John Howard, and other leaders on the national and international level; and invitations and other correspondence from various individuals and organizations to Andrew Card, Joshua Bolten, and Karl Rove. Also included
A-10 of A-24 are a memorandum to Rove recommending a phone call to Thatcher on her birthday, the Presidential Daily Diary for December 10, 2002 and a May 2, 2001 statement from Margaret Thatcher following the announcement of President George W. Bush of his plans to develop a system of global ballistic missile defense. Lastly, there are documents regarding Rove’s speaking engagement honoring Thatcher at The Heritage Foundation on September 12, 2006 including the invitation, scheduling details, and background research on Thatcher. These materials are primarily from the White House Office of Records Management.
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2016-0179-F Speeches given by President 1,487 pages 587 pages in 830 pages in George W. Bush in the Czech whole; 70 whole; 70 pages Republic on June 5, 2007 pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to speeches given by President George W. Bush in the Czech Republic on June 5, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are background materials relating to the drafting of speeches given by President George W. Bush in the Czech Republic on June 5, 2007. This includes internet printouts, compilations of quotes, talking points, press releases, press pool reports, schedules, briefings on routine events, administrative printed emails, and copies of past speeches given by President George H.W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, and President George W. Bush. Also included are administrative documents such as barcode scanning sheets, NSC profile sheets, and routing memos. Additionally, this FOIA includes a copy of the G8 Summit 2007 Declaration. These materials are from the National Security Council, White House Office of Records Management, the White House Office of Speechwriting, and the White House Office of the Staff Secretary.
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2016-0230-F Textual records related to the 966 pages 265 pages in 569 pages in Presidential Advisory whole; 132 whole; 132 Council on HIV/AIDS pages in part pages in part (PACHA), 2002-2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) from 2002-2003. The George W.
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Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are draft and final talking points, lists, printed emails, briefings, schedules, correspondence, agendas, and administrative documents such as fax cover sheets, routing memoranda, and barcode scanning sheets. There are various documents related to the members of PACHA such as resumes and lists; agendas, planning documents, and related material from various PACHA meetings; guest lists and administrative documents such as Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) records for a White House PACHA event; printed emails scheduling conference PACHA calls; and printouts from the PACHA website such as a report and member contact information lists. Also included are briefing papers and schedules for the presidential events of January 29, 2003 and April 29, 2003. These materials are primarily from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and the Domestic Policy Council.
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2016-0283-F Unclassified Textual Records 460 pages 339 pages in 121 pages in from the Council of whole; 0 whole; 0 pages Economic Advisers that pages in part in part Mention CAFTA (Central America Free Trade Agreement) or FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas)
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for unclassified textual records from the Council of Economic Advisers that mention CAFTA (Central America Free Trade Agreement) or FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routing memoranda, press releases, news articles, printed emails regarding statistics, charts containing trade statistical information, a schedule and list of trade negotiators, and barcode scanning sheets. These materials are from the Council of Economic Advisers and the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2016-0305-F Unclassified textual records 7,483 pages 6,113 pages 1,369 pages in from the United States Trade in whole; 1 whole; 1 pages Representative on Panama pages in part in part Trade Policy, Economic Policy, and Diplomatic Relations
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for unclassified textual records from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Panama trade policy, economic policy, and diplomatic relations. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routing memoranda, transmittal letters for formal reports from USTR, transmittal memoranda to President George W. Bush regarding the approval of the submission of USTR reports to Congress, draft and final delegation memos that were published in the Federal Register, and published reports from USTR including a collection of reports from the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations on the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, the 2004 National Trade Estimate, and 2004 Trade Policy Agenda and 2003 Annual Report. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2016-0307-F Unclassified Textual Records 296 pages 20 pages in 276 pages in from the United States Trade whole; 0 whole; 0 pages Representative on the Central pages in part in part American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for unclassified textual records from the United States Trade Representative on the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are a letter from Robert Zoellick to President George W. Bush thanking him for his hospitality during his swearing-in, letters transmitting formal reports, routing memoranda, and a copy of the publically available report of the Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement between the United States and the
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Dominican Republic. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2016-0413-F Meeting between President 523 pages; 249 pages in 237 pages in George W. Bush and 635 assets whole, 176 whole, 415 Estonian Prime Minister assets in assets in whole; Siim Kallas on September 4, whole; 37 37 pages in part, 2002 pages in part, 44 assets in part 44 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to a meeting between President George W. Bush and Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas on September 4, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are draft and final schedules, briefings, press gaggles, letters, NSC Profile Sheets, routing forms, routine memoranda, meeting participant lists, fax cover sheets, and other administrative documents. There are schedules and briefings for all activities of President George W. Bush on September 4, 2002. A thank you letter from President George W. Bush to Prime Minister Kallas and a copy of a photograph of President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Kallas are also included. The majority of these records are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling, the White House Office of Records Management, and the National Security Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of press briefings, press gaggles, schedules and schedule proposals, calendars, articles, and Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) requests and appointment information. Much of the material relates to the August 12, 2002 announcement of the meeting between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Kallas, as well as schedules for the week and day of the meeting. There is also numerous press information regarding the announcement of the meeting and the meeting itself, including press briefings, press gaggles, and press schedules. Finally, there are compilations of meetings with world leaders and major activities of President George W. Bush for 2002. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), OA Shared Drive, WHO Shared Drive, and Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) Search and Access Sets.
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2017-0006-F The Presidential Daily Diary 551 pages 0 pages in 297 pages in from the First 100 Days of whole; 254 whole; 254 the George W. Bush pages in part pages in part Administration
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the Presidential Daily Diary from the first 100 days of the George W. Bush Administration. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the Presidential Daily Diary from January 20, 2001 to April 29, 2001. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
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2017-0281-F Records related to the 349 pages; 103 pages, 194 pages, nomination of Kevin Warsh 2,459 assets 1,233 assets 1,095 assets in to the Board of Governors of in whole; 52 whole; 52 pages, the Federal Reserve pages, 131 131 assets in assets in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the nomination of Kevin Warsh to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. Warsh was nominated by President George W. Bush to serve as a member of the board on January 27, 2006 and was sworn-in on February 24, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are Warsh’s resignation letter from the National Economic Council, routine personnel selection memoranda for approved nominees, administrative personnel forms and paperwork, and copies of Warsh’s resume. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management and the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of congratulatory messages throughout the confirmation process, the January 27, 2006 personnel announcement, scheduling messages to prepare for the confirmation hearing, news articles, nomination tracking reports, Warsh’s resignation letter from the National Economic Council, and routine personnel selection memoranda for approved nominees. All personally identifiable information present in these records has been withheld. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored – 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2017-0403-F White House Office of 607 pages 231 pages, in 280 pages in Records Management Files whole; 96 whole; 96 pages Related to Brenda Fitzgerald pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White House Office of Records Management that contain references to Brenda Fitzgerald. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules briefing President George W. Bush on events, printed webpages of a speech delivered by President George W. Bush, congratulatory correspondence to the public from President George W. Bush, printed email correspondence between the Presidential Correspondence staff, and routine thank you letters to a Gold Star Family. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management.
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2018-0080-F Meeting minutes and 2,307 pages 1,617 pages 645 pages in correspondence regarding in whole; 45 whole; 45 pages meetings between President pages in part in part George W. Bush and First Vice President of Sudan Salva Kiir on July 20, 2006, November 15, 2007, and January 5, 2009
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for meeting minutes and correspondence regarding meetings between President George W. Bush and First Vice President of Sudan Salva Kiir, which occurred on July 20, 2006, November 15, 2007, and January 5, 2009, from the National Security Council. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are NSC Profile Sheets, routing forms, routine printed e-mails, routing memoranda, fax cover sheets, night notes summaries, meeting participant lists, press statements, press points and drafts thereof, and scheduling materials for visits by Salva Kiir, other members of the Sudanese government, and members of the Darfur Action Group. Included are letters from Congress and the public regarding the situation in Darfur and Sudan. These materials are from the National Security Council.
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2018-0169-F Records on Caroline 559 pages 58 pages in 197 pages in Elizabeth Lewis, White whole; 30 whole; 304 House Intern in the Office of pages 4 in pages in part Laura Bush, Spring 2006 part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to Caroline Elizabeth Lewis, a White House intern in the Office of Laura Bush in spring 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence, forms, copies of signed photos with Mrs. Laura Bush, and administrative documents. Correspondence includes thank you letters from President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush for assisting with the 2006 Easter Egg Roll, letters to spring 2006 interns from President George W. Bush congratulating them on completing their internships, and letters sent to Mrs. Laura Bush including one from Caroline Lewis. Forms, recommendation letters, and other administrative documents related to Lewis’ application as an intern are also present. Lastly, briefing papers, schedules, and attachments for President George W. Bush’s activities on March 29, 2006, the date that he posed for a photo with spring 2006 interns, are included. All personally identifiable information present in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management, the Office of Administration, and the White House Office of Personnel.
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2018-0172-F The Presidential Daily Diary 3 pages 0 pages in 0 pages in for June 29, 2002 whole; 3 whole; 3 pages pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the Presidential Daily Diary for June 29, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the Presidential Daily Diary for June 29, 2002. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
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2018-0198-F The Presidential Daily Diary 15 pages 0 pages in 9 pages in for May 4, 2004 whole; 6 whole; 6 pages pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a schedule for President George W. Bush on May 4, 2004 in order to identify the airport that was used in Cincinnati, Ohio. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the Presidential Daily Diary for May 4, 2004. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
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2018-0223-F Records on the Lawsuit 56 assets 51 assets in 5 assets in Philip J. Berg v. Barack whole; 0 whole; 0 assets Obama assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records on the lawsuit Philip J. Berg v. Barack Obama. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails from the public inquiring about then-Senator Obama’s birthplace and birth certificate, the lawsuit filed by Berg, and a text file that includes the lawsuit title within it. These materials are from the Exchange Email and NSC Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2018-0237-F Records on the Opening of 296 pages 15 pages in 271 pages in the Adelson Center for US- whole; 10 whole; 10 pages China Enterprise in Beijing, pages in part in part China
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for invitations or requests for President George W. Bush or any members of the administration to attend or participate in the opening of the Adelson Center for US-China Enterprise in Beijing, China as well as any responses. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence received by Chief of Staff Josh Bolten, barcode scanning sheets, and other administrative documents. This correspondence includes routine letters to Bolten and President George W. Bush from the public, organizations, businesses, and government officials on a range of topics. Also included are invitations to various events. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2018-0242-F Records on warrantless 75 assets 40 assets in 35 assets in surveillance, June 1, 2003 – whole; 0 whole; 0 assets December 31, 2005 assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for materials related to warrantless surveillance from the White House Office of the Staff Secretary between June 1, 2003 and December 31, 2005. Emails were narrowed to those to/from Brett Kavanaugh, Alberto Gonzales, Andrew Card, James Comey, and Robert Mueller. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include emails that contain news articles, newsletters, and blog posts. Also included is a letter from William Moschella to the leaders of the Congressional Intelligence Committees and a brief statement from President George W. Bush regarding the authorization of the Terrorist Surveillance Program. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2018-0279-F Meeting between Frank 3 assets 0 assets in 0 assets in Miller of the National whole; 3 whole; 3 assets Security Council and Danish assets in part in part Ambassador Ulrik Federspiel on March 18, 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents related to the meeting of Frank Miller of the National Security Council and Danish Ambassador Ulrik Federspiel on March 18, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails consisting of Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) appointment reports for the admission of Ambassador Federspiel into the White House and the WAVES XML file containing the same information. No documents contain information about the content of this meeting. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and WAVES Search and Access Sets.
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2018-0319-F Communications between 4 pages 0 pages in 1 pages in President George W. Bush whole; 3 whole; 3 pages and General David Petraeus, pages in part in part May 2003 - December 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for communications between President George W. Bush and General David Petraeus between May 2003 and December 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are a letter from President George W. Bush to General David Petraeus and his wife, Holly, expressing gratitude for their hospitality. Also included is a memorandum instructing where to mail the letter. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2018-0321-F Supreme Court Justice 14 pages 0 pages in 14 pages in Sandra Day O’Connor’s whole; 0 whole; 0 pages resignation letter pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s resignation letter. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include O’Connor’s resignation letter, President George W. Bush’s response to O’Connor, and administrative documents including barcode scanning sheets and correspondence tracking sheets. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2019-0007-F Staff Member Office Files 36 pages 0 pages in 33 pages in related to Steven Spielberg whole; 3 whole; 3 pages pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Staff Member Office Files related to Steven Spielberg. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are a vetting report, listings of campaign contributions, listings of lawsuits, and business contact information for Steven Spielberg. These materials are from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.
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2019-0049-F The display of portraiture in 233 pages; 24 pages, 9 125 pages, 27 the White House depicting 44 assets assets in assets in whole; Andrew Jackson whole; 84 84 pages, 8 pages, 8 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the display of portraiture in the White House depicting Andrew Jackson. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are correspondence, schedules, briefings, printed emails, news articles, administrative documents, and documents containing information on White House furnishing and decor. Correspondence includes incoming letters from the public to Mrs. Laura Bush on a broad range of topics and draft and final responses to these letters from Misty Marshall. Specifically, there are letters from Ann Earle Saxon; Saxon is a descendent of Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl, the painter of a portrait of Andrew Jackson that was displayed in the White House. Also included are administrative documents relating to the handling of various letters. There is a briefing paper packet for President George W. Bush which includes his schedule, briefings for routine events including a photo opportunity and interviews regarding his first 100 days in office. These textual records are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of copies of the correspondence with Saxon, news articles and compilations of news articles that mention a Jackson portrait, draft versions of the text for a White House holiday program from 2006, a transcript of an audio recording of an interview with Bill Allman, and documents containing information used for White House walking tours. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2019-0083-F The guest list for the June 14, 17 pages 0 pages in 15 pages in 2008 Dinner at the United whole; 2 whole; 2 pages States Ambassador’s pages in part in part Residence in Paris, France
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the guest list for the June 14, 2008 dinner at the United States ambassador’s residence in Paris, France. The individual
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folder responsive to this request has been re-reviewed, with additional information being proposed for opening. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are barcode scanning sheets, a seating chart, a list containing biographical information about some of the dinner’s attendees, and a letter from President George W. Bush to Amy Grant and Vince Gill. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2019-0104-F East Reception Room 170 pages 169 pages in 1 pages in signature guest book for whole; 0 whole; 0 pages September 11, 2001 pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the East Reception Room Signature Guest Book for September 11, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential record proposed for opening to the requestor only is one page of the guest book containing signatures of visitors to the White House from around the world. These materials are from the White House Visitors Office.
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2019-0115-F Letter Sent by Lydia Sandri 67 pages 1 pages in 32 pages in to President George W. Bush whole; 34 whole; 34 pages in 2008 pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a letter sent by Lydia Sandri to President George W. Bush in 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are draft and final letters sent to the Sandri family regarding meeting President George W. Bush, a letter from Lydia Sandri to President George W. Bush, photocopies of photographs of the meeting, mailing labels, and other administrative documents related to the drafting of the letters and mailing of photographs. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2019-0178-G Appeal of 2014-0482-F 2 assets 0 assets in 0 assets in whole; 2 whole; 2 assets assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) appeal for all records withheld in FOIA 2014-0482-F. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are two out of office replies. These materials are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.
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VIA EMAIL (LM 2019-057)
April 16, 2019
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 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests described in Attachment A.
These records, consisting of 142,854 pages, 6,620 assets, and 31 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 pages were also reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, NARA has restricted 87,265 pages, 3,811 assets, and 8 video clips in whole and 3,004 pages, 346 assets, and 2 video clips in part. NARA is proposing to open the remaining 52,585 pages, 2,463 assets, and 21 video clips in whole and 3,004 pages, 346 assets, and 2 video clips 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 July 11, 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
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2014-0059-F Records Regarding the 4,979 pages; 2,064 pages, 2,798 pages, meeting of President George 410 assets 201 assets in 196 assets in W. Bush with European whole; 117 whole; 117 leaders in Belgium on pages, 13 pages, 13 assets February 22, 2005 assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to President George W. Bush’s meeting with European leaders, including Prime Minister of the European Union Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, and High Representative of the European Union Javier Solana, in Brussels, Belgium on February 22, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules, website printouts, fax cover sheets, routing memoranda, briefings, fact sheets, forms, transcripts, press releases, web printouts, and statements. The majority of this request consists of briefing book and trip book materials related to the trip President George W. Bush took to Europe in February 2005. These briefing and trip book materials include scene setting reports on the places President George W. Bush visited, schedules, press availabilities, talking points, and Q&As. These materials are from the National Security Council, the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling, the White House Office of the Staff Secretary, and the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, schedules, final remarks, press briefings, a Q&As, and photos and text for the White House website regarding President George W. Bush’s trip to Europe in February 2005. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored - 33 Days, Exchange Email Restored - 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), NSC Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2014-0079-F[1] Records on the drafting of 15,505 pages; 6,988 pages, 8,464 pages, the USA PATRIOT Act of 1,881 assets 1,355 assets 478 assets in 2001 in whole; 53 whole; 53 pages, pages, 48 48 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the drafting of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening consist of draft legislation, general correspondence, routing memoranda, speeches and drafts thereof. Also included are Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports, briefing materials, transcripts of testimony before Congress, and schedule proposals. These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office, the Homeland Security Council, the National Security Council, and the White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Files. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of draft legislation, final Statements of Administration Policy, Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports, Legislative Referral Memoranda (LRM), general correspondence, as well as Presidential remarks. In addition, there are schedule proposals and briefings regarding the bill signing ceremony, along with supporting documents such as participant lists, WAVES records, and photographs. Also included in this request are congressional materials, such as Daily Whip Alerts, schedules of the House Rules Committee, and published statements on the legislation from Congressmen. All personally identifiable information present in these records has been withheld. These records come from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), CEA Shared Drive, NSC Shared Drive, and OPD Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2014-0081-F Records on the April 6-7, 1,016 pages; 313 pages, 15 513 pages, 26 2002 meetings between 58 assets assets in assets in whole; President George W. Bush whole; 190 190 pages, 17 and British Prime Minister pages, 17 assets in part Tony Blair assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records on the April 6- 7, 2002 meetings between President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules and drafts thereof, routine memoranda, biographies, transcripts of remarks and radio addresses, and webpage printouts.
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The bulk of this material consists of schedules of President George W. Bush and routine staffing memoranda. Included are materials related to the 2002 White House Easter Egg Roll and a copy of “Good Start, Grow Smart: The Bush Administration’s Early Childhood Initiative.” These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files (WHORM), the National Security Council, the White House Office of Speechwriting, the White House Office of the Staff Secretary, and the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of schedules, pool reports, transcripts of interviews and press gaggles, and drafts of talking points and remarks. These electronic records come from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), NSC Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2014-0225-F Records sent to, sent by, or 9,548 pages 5,374 pages, 3,884 pages, 11 received by President George 0 clips in clips in whole; W. Bush concerning 13 clips whole; 290 290 pages, 2 Enhanced Interrogation pages, 2 clips in part Techniques clips in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records sent to, sent by, or received by President George W. Bush concerning enhanced interrogation, waterboarding, torture, rendition, Egypt, Jordan, rendition flights, or the CIA from September 2001 to January 2009. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening include correspondence (mostly to or from members of Congress), White House memoranda, speeches, statements, legislation, transcripts from open Congressional hearings, news articles, reports (both administration-produced and from outside organizations), and scheduling materials. These records are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and White House Office of the Staff Secretary. The George W. Bush Presidential audiovisual records proposed for opening consist of audio and video clips of routine events, photo opportunities and remarks by President George W. Bush, including remarks to Central Intelligence Agency employees. The audiovisual records are from the White House Communications Agency.
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2014-0227-F[1] Records sent to, sent by, or 50,904 pages 32,753 17,896 pages in received by President George pages in whole; 255 W. Bush Regarding Iraq and whole; 255 pages in part Saddam Hussein, January pages in part 2001 – March 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records sent to, sent by, or received by President George W. Bush related to Iraq and Saddam Hussein, from January 2001 to March 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are cover sheets, routing memoranda, printed routing emails, advance schedules and briefings, talking points, unclassified memoranda of conversation, unclassified head of state correspondence, press points, publications (including Iraqi publications), Congressional transcripts, letters to and from members of Congress, letters from public organizations, and periodic reports to Congress, such as the periodic report on the National Emergency with Respect to Iraq and the Report to Congress Consistent with Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. The correspondence from members of Congress include letters regarding UN inspections, complying with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, and questions about periodic reports. Additionally, this FOIA includes bills, charts, maps, a declassified summary of conclusions from March 19, 2003, where President George W. Bush names Operation Iraqi Freedom, drafts of United Nations Security Council Resolutions, and drafts of the Joint Resolution to use Armed Forces Against Iraq (Authorization for Use of Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002). Also covered in this request are routine memoranda of conversations and memoranda of telephone conversations, some of which are marked unclassified and others which have been declassified under mandatory declassification review. These include conversations with Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark, President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan, Sultan bin Said Qaboos of Oman, King Hamad bin Isa al- Khalifa of Bahrain, among others. In addition, there is routine head of state correspondence, some of which is marked unclassified and others which have been declassified under mandatory declassification review. These include correspondence with Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar of Spain, Prime Minister Fatos Nano of Albania, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, President Vaclav Havel, among others. These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office and the National Security Council.
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2014-0233-F Records sent to, sent by, or 6,378 pages 3,903 pages 2,397 pages in received by President George in whole; 78 whole; 78 pages W. Bush Regarding Saudi pages in part in part Arabia from January 2001 - March 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records sent to, sent by, or received by President George W. Bush regarding Saudi Arabia from January 2001 - March 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are cables, correspondence, cover sheets, distribution receipts, forms, lists, messages, National Security Council Profile Sheets, news and journal articles, press briefings and press releases, Q&As, reports, speech drafts, barcode scanning sheets, administrative routing documents, routine printed emails, and statements. This FOIA primarily contains ceremonial correspondence and thank you notes between President George W. Bush and various Saudi representatives including Crown Prince Abdullah and Saudi ambassador Bandar bin Sultan; a transcript of an interview between press and a senior administration official on April 23, 2002; correspondence with members of Congress on various issues relating to Saudi Arabia and United States relations; transmittal memoranda (snowflakes) with attached news articles from Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld to President George W. Bush; reports containing factual information on the Middle East peace process; drafts of various speeches that mention Saudi Arabia; letters to President George W. Bush soon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks; a memorandum regarding the status of the confirmation of ambassadors; and four memoranda of telephone conversations declassified under mandatory review between President George W. Bush and Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, President Mubarak of Egypt, and King Abdullah of Jordan. These materials are from the National Security Council, the White House Office of the Staff Secretary, and the White House Office of Records Management.
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2014-0235-F Records sent to, sent by, or 1,940 pages; 1,494 pages, 8 438 pages, 10 received by President 18 video video clips in video clips in George W. Bush Regarding clips whole; 8 whole; 8 pages, the terrorist attacks on pages, 0 video 0 video clips in September 11, 2001 and clips in part part their aftermath
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records sent to, sent by, or received by President George W. Bush, as well as closed press video materials, regarding the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the aftermath of 9/11, the Joint Intelligence Committee Inquiry (JICI) of 9/11, Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, Saudi Arabia, Saudi nationals, Saudis who left the United States after 9/11, and Prince Bandar bin Sultan, between January 2001 and March 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are general correspondence, routing memoranda, reports and printed material. Included are copies of President George W. Bush’s February 7, 2002 memorandum “Humane Treatment of al Qaeda and Taliban Detainees,” condolence letters from Prince Bandar bin Sultan and King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, a Federal Register notice regarding Executive Order 13224, copies of both the “National Strategy for Combating Terrorism” and “9/11 Five Years Later: Successes and Challenges” and a transcript of Ari Fleischer’s August 28, 2002 press gaggle regarding Prince Bandar bin Sultan’s visit to Crawford, TX. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files, National Security Council, and White House Counsel’s Office. The George W. Bush Presidential audiovisual records proposed for opening include video of routine photo ops, meetings, and events. Included are a South Lawn arrival via Marine One, photo ops with boxer Johnny Ruiz and Teacher of the Year Kathy Black, a meeting with the Saudi Ambassador to the United States, a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, and a Hanukkah reception. Also included is b-roll footage of damaged areas after the September 11th terrorist attacks, including Ground Zero on 9/19/2001 and the Pentagon on 9/11/2001 and 9/14/2001. These videos are from the White House Communications Agency, WHTV and the White House Office of Communications, Scott Sforza.
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2014-0250-F Records regarding the 14,191 pages; 11,465 2,655 pages, 58 invasion and subsequent fall 194 assets pages, 112 assets in whole; of Baghdad to American assets in 71 pages, 24 troops on 04/09/2003 whole; 71 assets in part pages, 24 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the National Security Council related to the invasion and subsequent fall of Baghdad to American troops on April 9, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are books, cables, charts, correspondence, cover sheets, distribution receipts, forms, lists, maps, messages, National Security Council Profile Sheets, news and journal articles, press briefings and press releases, resolutions, reports, schedules, speech drafts, administrative routing documents, routine printed emails, statements, talking points, and timelines. This FOIA primarily contains material related to weapons of mass destruction, Iraqi regime change, foreign media reports on the United States relations with Iraq, the use of military force against Iraq in 2003, and reconstruction and humanitarian aid in Iraq. These materials come in the form of news sources, unclassified cables, timelines, reports to Congress, a number of unclassified white papers, and open source reports. These reports are from several sources including the National Intelligence Council, the United States Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research, and the Council on Foreign Relations. This FOIA also includes timelines on United Nations sanctions against Iraq, United States relations with Iraq, and Operation Iraqi Freedom; fact sheets, press releases and reactions in the press to the United States invasion of Iraq; and materials on the reconstruction process in Iraq after the invasion, including several daily updates from the Office for Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance (ORHA). Additionally, there are statements about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq before the United Nations Security Council by Mohamed ElBaradei and Hans Blix, along with testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the use of military force against Iraq by United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, General Tommy Franks, and Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Douglas Feith. Lastly, this FOIA also contains copies of an interview Secretary of State Colin Powell gave to Sir David Frost in August 2002. These materials are from the National Security Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of routine emails, summaries of media coverage regarding the war in Iraq, news articles and op-eds regarding the war in Iraq, summaries of public polling, and a presentation on civil-military relations. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, and NSC Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2014-0258-F Records from the National 1,643 pages; 1,296 pages, 339 pages, 128 Security Council related to 803 assets 619 assets in assets in whole; President George W. Bush’s whole; 8 8 pages, 56 First Meeting with Prime pages, 56 assets in part Minister Maliki on June 13, assets in part 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the National Security Council related to President George W. Bush’s first meeting with Prime Minister Maliki on June 13, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are general correspondence between administration officials, biographies, participant lists, agendas, news articles, reports, presentations transcripts and statements. These materials are from the National Security Council and include an April Iraqi Trip Report by Barry McCaffrey and a Joint Statement by President George W. Bush and Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin announcing the global initiative to combat nuclear terrorism. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of fact sheets, articles, Q&As, talking points, radio addresses, final testimony, schedules and pool reports. These materials relate to a scheduled meeting at Camp David in which President George W. Bush was to have a video conference with Prime Minister Maliki in Iraq; however, President George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq to meet with the Prime Minister instead. Materials include a final Q&A prior to the Camp David meetings, a final fact sheet at the conclusion of the meetings entitled “Camp David Meetings: Building on Progress in Iraq,” articles and pool reports related to the surprise visit, and schedules for the Camp David meetings. Additionally, there are talking points, articles, and other published materials regarding the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi; final testimony by Ambassador James F. Jeffrey on Iraq after the Camp David meetings; and a radio address by President George W. Bush from June 17, 2006. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email and NSC Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2015-0047-F All Principals Committee 7,087 pages 5,666 pages 1,044 pages in (PC) and Deputies in whole; 377 whole; 377 Committee (DC) Meetings pages in part pages in part on China
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to all Principals Committee (PC) and Deputies Committee (DC) meetings on China. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routing memoranda, distribution receipts, and general correspondence. These materials are from the Council of Economic Advisers, the National Security Council and the White House Office of Records Management.
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2015-0274-F Records regarding the Iraq 6,957 pages 3,146 pages 3,494 pages in surge from Deputies in whole; whole; 317 Committee Meetings of the 317 pages in pages in part National Security Council, part 02/01/2006 – 05/01/2008
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records regarding the Iraq surge from Deputies Committee (DC) meetings of the National Security Council, 02/01/2006 – 05/01/2008. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are printed internal emails, fax cover sheets, forms, lists, reports, routing memoranda, schedules, and website printouts. This request consists of administrative materials from Deputies Committee meetings of the National Security Council including routine routing memoranda, routine printed emails, fax cover sheets, meeting attendance lists, and factual reports. These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office, the Counselor’s Office, and the National Security Council.
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2015-0277-F Iraq Surge from the NSC – 3,786 pages 2,454 pages 1,325 pages in Iraq & Afghanistan in whole; 7 whole; 7 pages collection, February 1, 2006 pages in part in part – May 1, 2008
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for material related to the Iraq Surge from the National Security Council – Iraq & Afghanistan collection, between February 1, 2006 and May 1, 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are cover sheets, routing memoranda, fact sheets, schedules, reports, and press releases. Also included is an After Action Report on Iraq put together by retired General Barry R. McCaffrey, an assessment of the surge from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, and a booklet from the 4th annual conference by the Office of Iraq Analysis. These materials are from the National Security Council – Iraq & Afghanistan collection.
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2016-0049-F Textual records on Margaret 2,477 pages 558 pages in 1,822 pages in Thatcher whole; 97 whole; 97 pages pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to meetings, correspondence, and telephone calls with Margaret Thatcher. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence, briefings, schedules, speeches, news articles, scheduling requests, press releases, printed emails, fax cover sheets, barcode scanning sheets, and routing memoranda. Correspondence includes letters and holiday cards from Margaret Thatcher to President George W. Bush and Laura Bush; a letter from President George W. Bush to Thatcher regarding the withdrawal of the United States from the 1972 ABM Treaty; a letter from President George W. Bush to Thatcher upon the death of her husband, Dennis; the draft and final versions of a letter from President George W. Bush to Cardinal Delly modeled after a letter sent to Thatcher, as well as background material; congratulatory letters from heads of state and leaders to President George W. Bush upon his reelection in 2004; holiday cards seen by Laura Bush including cards from Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Minister Tony Blair, Prime Minister John Howard, and other leaders on the national and international level; and invitations and other correspondence from various individuals and organizations to Andrew Card, Joshua Bolten, and Karl Rove. Also included
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2016-0179-F Speeches given by President 1,487 pages 587 pages in 830 pages in George W. Bush in the Czech whole; 70 whole; 70 pages Republic on June 5, 2007 pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to speeches given by President George W. Bush in the Czech Republic on June 5, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are background materials relating to the drafting of speeches given by President George W. Bush in the Czech Republic on June 5, 2007. This includes internet printouts, compilations of quotes, talking points, press releases, press pool reports, schedules, briefings on routine events, administrative printed emails, and copies of past speeches given by President George H.W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, and President George W. Bush. Also included are administrative documents such as barcode scanning sheets, NSC profile sheets, and routing memos. Additionally, this FOIA includes a copy of the G8 Summit 2007 Declaration. These materials are from the National Security Council, White House Office of Records Management, the White House Office of Speechwriting, and the White House Office of the Staff Secretary.
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2016-0230-F Textual records related to the 966 pages 265 pages in 569 pages in Presidential Advisory whole; 132 whole; 132 Council on HIV/AIDS pages in part pages in part (PACHA), 2002-2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) from 2002-2003. The George W.
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Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are draft and final talking points, lists, printed emails, briefings, schedules, correspondence, agendas, and administrative documents such as fax cover sheets, routing memoranda, and barcode scanning sheets. There are various documents related to the members of PACHA such as resumes and lists; agendas, planning documents, and related material from various PACHA meetings; guest lists and administrative documents such as Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) records for a White House PACHA event; printed emails scheduling conference PACHA calls; and printouts from the PACHA website such as a report and member contact information lists. Also included are briefing papers and schedules for the presidential events of January 29, 2003 and April 29, 2003. These materials are primarily from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files and the Domestic Policy Council.
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2016-0283-F Unclassified Textual Records 460 pages 339 pages in 121 pages in from the Council of whole; 0 whole; 0 pages Economic Advisers that pages in part in part Mention CAFTA (Central America Free Trade Agreement) or FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas)
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for unclassified textual records from the Council of Economic Advisers that mention CAFTA (Central America Free Trade Agreement) or FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routing memoranda, press releases, news articles, printed emails regarding statistics, charts containing trade statistical information, a schedule and list of trade negotiators, and barcode scanning sheets. These materials are from the Council of Economic Advisers and the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2016-0305-F Unclassified textual records 7,483 pages 6,113 pages 1,369 pages in from the United States Trade in whole; 1 whole; 1 pages Representative on Panama pages in part in part Trade Policy, Economic Policy, and Diplomatic Relations
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for unclassified textual records from the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Panama trade policy, economic policy, and diplomatic relations. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routing memoranda, transmittal letters for formal reports from USTR, transmittal memoranda to President George W. Bush regarding the approval of the submission of USTR reports to Congress, draft and final delegation memos that were published in the Federal Register, and published reports from USTR including a collection of reports from the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations on the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, the 2004 National Trade Estimate, and 2004 Trade Policy Agenda and 2003 Annual Report. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2016-0307-F Unclassified Textual Records 296 pages 20 pages in 276 pages in from the United States Trade whole; 0 whole; 0 pages Representative on the Central pages in part in part American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for unclassified textual records from the United States Trade Representative on the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are a letter from Robert Zoellick to President George W. Bush thanking him for his hospitality during his swearing-in, letters transmitting formal reports, routing memoranda, and a copy of the publically available report of the Advisory Committee on Trade Policy and Negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement between the United States and the
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Dominican Republic. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2016-0413-F Meeting between President 523 pages; 249 pages in 237 pages in George W. Bush and 635 assets whole, 176 whole, 415 Estonian Prime Minister assets in assets in whole; Siim Kallas on September 4, whole; 37 37 pages in part, 2002 pages in part, 44 assets in part 44 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to a meeting between President George W. Bush and Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas on September 4, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are draft and final schedules, briefings, press gaggles, letters, NSC Profile Sheets, routing forms, routine memoranda, meeting participant lists, fax cover sheets, and other administrative documents. There are schedules and briefings for all activities of President George W. Bush on September 4, 2002. A thank you letter from President George W. Bush to Prime Minister Kallas and a copy of a photograph of President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Kallas are also included. The majority of these records are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling, the White House Office of Records Management, and the National Security Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of press briefings, press gaggles, schedules and schedule proposals, calendars, articles, and Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) requests and appointment information. Much of the material relates to the August 12, 2002 announcement of the meeting between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Kallas, as well as schedules for the week and day of the meeting. There is also numerous press information regarding the announcement of the meeting and the meeting itself, including press briefings, press gaggles, and press schedules. Finally, there are compilations of meetings with world leaders and major activities of President George W. Bush for 2002. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), OA Shared Drive, WHO Shared Drive, and Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) Search and Access Sets.
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2017-0006-F The Presidential Daily Diary 551 pages 0 pages in 297 pages in from the First 100 Days of whole; 254 whole; 254 the George W. Bush pages in part pages in part Administration
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the Presidential Daily Diary from the first 100 days of the George W. Bush Administration. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the Presidential Daily Diary from January 20, 2001 to April 29, 2001. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
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2017-0281-F Records related to the 349 pages; 103 pages, 194 pages, nomination of Kevin Warsh 2,459 assets 1,233 assets 1,095 assets in to the Board of Governors of in whole; 52 whole; 52 pages, the Federal Reserve pages, 131 131 assets in assets in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the nomination of Kevin Warsh to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. Warsh was nominated by President George W. Bush to serve as a member of the board on January 27, 2006 and was sworn-in on February 24, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are Warsh’s resignation letter from the National Economic Council, routine personnel selection memoranda for approved nominees, administrative personnel forms and paperwork, and copies of Warsh’s resume. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management and the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of congratulatory messages throughout the confirmation process, the January 27, 2006 personnel announcement, scheduling messages to prepare for the confirmation hearing, news articles, nomination tracking reports, Warsh’s resignation letter from the National Economic Council, and routine personnel selection memoranda for approved nominees. All personally identifiable information present in these records has been withheld. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored – 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2017-0403-F White House Office of 607 pages 231 pages, in 280 pages in Records Management Files whole; 96 whole; 96 pages Related to Brenda Fitzgerald pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White House Office of Records Management that contain references to Brenda Fitzgerald. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules briefing President George W. Bush on events, printed webpages of a speech delivered by President George W. Bush, congratulatory correspondence to the public from President George W. Bush, printed email correspondence between the Presidential Correspondence staff, and routine thank you letters to a Gold Star Family. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management.
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2018-0080-F Meeting minutes and 2,307 pages 1,617 pages 645 pages in correspondence regarding in whole; 45 whole; 45 pages meetings between President pages in part in part George W. Bush and First Vice President of Sudan Salva Kiir on July 20, 2006, November 15, 2007, and January 5, 2009
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for meeting minutes and correspondence regarding meetings between President George W. Bush and First Vice President of Sudan Salva Kiir, which occurred on July 20, 2006, November 15, 2007, and January 5, 2009, from the National Security Council. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are NSC Profile Sheets, routing forms, routine printed e-mails, routing memoranda, fax cover sheets, night notes summaries, meeting participant lists, press statements, press points and drafts thereof, and scheduling materials for visits by Salva Kiir, other members of the Sudanese government, and members of the Darfur Action Group. Included are letters from Congress and the public regarding the situation in Darfur and Sudan. These materials are from the National Security Council.
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2018-0169-F Records on Caroline 559 pages 58 pages in 197 pages in Elizabeth Lewis, White whole; 30 whole; 304 House Intern in the Office of pages 4 in pages in part Laura Bush, Spring 2006 part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records related to Caroline Elizabeth Lewis, a White House intern in the Office of Laura Bush in spring 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence, forms, copies of signed photos with Mrs. Laura Bush, and administrative documents. Correspondence includes thank you letters from President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush for assisting with the 2006 Easter Egg Roll, letters to spring 2006 interns from President George W. Bush congratulating them on completing their internships, and letters sent to Mrs. Laura Bush including one from Caroline Lewis. Forms, recommendation letters, and other administrative documents related to Lewis’ application as an intern are also present. Lastly, briefing papers, schedules, and attachments for President George W. Bush’s activities on March 29, 2006, the date that he posed for a photo with spring 2006 interns, are included. All personally identifiable information present in these records has been withheld. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management, the Office of Administration, and the White House Office of Personnel.
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2018-0172-F The Presidential Daily Diary 3 pages 0 pages in 0 pages in for June 29, 2002 whole; 3 whole; 3 pages pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the Presidential Daily Diary for June 29, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the Presidential Daily Diary for June 29, 2002. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
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2018-0198-F The Presidential Daily Diary 15 pages 0 pages in 9 pages in for May 4, 2004 whole; 6 whole; 6 pages pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a schedule for President George W. Bush on May 4, 2004 in order to identify the airport that was used in Cincinnati, Ohio. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the Presidential Daily Diary for May 4, 2004. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
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2018-0223-F Records on the Lawsuit 56 assets 51 assets in 5 assets in Philip J. Berg v. Barack whole; 0 whole; 0 assets Obama assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records on the lawsuit Philip J. Berg v. Barack Obama. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails from the public inquiring about then-Senator Obama’s birthplace and birth certificate, the lawsuit filed by Berg, and a text file that includes the lawsuit title within it. These materials are from the Exchange Email and NSC Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2018-0237-F Records on the Opening of 296 pages 15 pages in 271 pages in the Adelson Center for US- whole; 10 whole; 10 pages China Enterprise in Beijing, pages in part in part China
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for invitations or requests for President George W. Bush or any members of the administration to attend or participate in the opening of the Adelson Center for US-China Enterprise in Beijing, China as well as any responses. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence received by Chief of Staff Josh Bolten, barcode scanning sheets, and other administrative documents. This correspondence includes routine letters to Bolten and President George W. Bush from the public, organizations, businesses, and government officials on a range of topics. Also included are invitations to various events. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2018-0242-F Records on warrantless 75 assets 40 assets in 35 assets in surveillance, June 1, 2003 – whole; 0 whole; 0 assets December 31, 2005 assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for materials related to warrantless surveillance from the White House Office of the Staff Secretary between June 1, 2003 and December 31, 2005. Emails were narrowed to those to/from Brett Kavanaugh, Alberto Gonzales, Andrew Card, James Comey, and Robert Mueller. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include emails that contain news articles, newsletters, and blog posts. Also included is a letter from William Moschella to the leaders of the Congressional Intelligence Committees and a brief statement from President George W. Bush regarding the authorization of the Terrorist Surveillance Program. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2018-0279-F Meeting between Frank 3 assets 0 assets in 0 assets in Miller of the National whole; 3 whole; 3 assets Security Council and Danish assets in part in part Ambassador Ulrik Federspiel on March 18, 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents related to the meeting of Frank Miller of the National Security Council and Danish Ambassador Ulrik Federspiel on March 18, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails consisting of Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) appointment reports for the admission of Ambassador Federspiel into the White House and the WAVES XML file containing the same information. No documents contain information about the content of this meeting. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and WAVES Search and Access Sets.
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2018-0319-F Communications between 4 pages 0 pages in 1 pages in President George W. Bush whole; 3 whole; 3 pages and General David Petraeus, pages in part in part May 2003 - December 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for communications between President George W. Bush and General David Petraeus between May 2003 and December 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are a letter from President George W. Bush to General David Petraeus and his wife, Holly, expressing gratitude for their hospitality. Also included is a memorandum instructing where to mail the letter. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2018-0321-F Supreme Court Justice 14 pages 0 pages in 14 pages in Sandra Day O’Connor’s whole; 0 whole; 0 pages resignation letter pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s resignation letter. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include O’Connor’s resignation letter, President George W. Bush’s response to O’Connor, and administrative documents including barcode scanning sheets and correspondence tracking sheets. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2019-0007-F Staff Member Office Files 36 pages 0 pages in 33 pages in related to Steven Spielberg whole; 3 whole; 3 pages pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Staff Member Office Files related to Steven Spielberg. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are a vetting report, listings of campaign contributions, listings of lawsuits, and business contact information for Steven Spielberg. These materials are from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.
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2019-0049-F The display of portraiture in 233 pages; 24 pages, 9 125 pages, 27 the White House depicting 44 assets assets in assets in whole; Andrew Jackson whole; 84 84 pages, 8 pages, 8 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the display of portraiture in the White House depicting Andrew Jackson. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are correspondence, schedules, briefings, printed emails, news articles, administrative documents, and documents containing information on White House furnishing and decor. Correspondence includes incoming letters from the public to Mrs. Laura Bush on a broad range of topics and draft and final responses to these letters from Misty Marshall. Specifically, there are letters from Ann Earle Saxon; Saxon is a descendent of Ralph Eleaser Whiteside Earl, the painter of a portrait of Andrew Jackson that was displayed in the White House. Also included are administrative documents relating to the handling of various letters. There is a briefing paper packet for President George W. Bush which includes his schedule, briefings for routine events including a photo opportunity and interviews regarding his first 100 days in office. These textual records are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of copies of the correspondence with Saxon, news articles and compilations of news articles that mention a Jackson portrait, draft versions of the text for a White House holiday program from 2006, a transcript of an audio recording of an interview with Bill Allman, and documents containing information used for White House walking tours. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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2019-0083-F The guest list for the June 14, 17 pages 0 pages in 15 pages in 2008 Dinner at the United whole; 2 whole; 2 pages States Ambassador’s pages in part in part Residence in Paris, France
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the guest list for the June 14, 2008 dinner at the United States ambassador’s residence in Paris, France. The individual
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folder responsive to this request has been re-reviewed, with additional information being proposed for opening. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are barcode scanning sheets, a seating chart, a list containing biographical information about some of the dinner’s attendees, and a letter from President George W. Bush to Amy Grant and Vince Gill. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2019-0104-F East Reception Room 170 pages 169 pages in 1 pages in signature guest book for whole; 0 whole; 0 pages September 11, 2001 pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the East Reception Room Signature Guest Book for September 11, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential record proposed for opening to the requestor only is one page of the guest book containing signatures of visitors to the White House from around the world. These materials are from the White House Visitors Office.
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2019-0115-F Letter Sent by Lydia Sandri 67 pages 1 pages in 32 pages in to President George W. Bush whole; 34 whole; 34 pages in 2008 pages in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a letter sent by Lydia Sandri to President George W. Bush in 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are draft and final letters sent to the Sandri family regarding meeting President George W. Bush, a letter from Lydia Sandri to President George W. Bush, photocopies of photographs of the meeting, mailing labels, and other administrative documents related to the drafting of the letters and mailing of photographs. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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2019-0178-G Appeal of 2014-0482-F 2 assets 0 assets in 0 assets in whole; 2 whole; 2 assets assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) appeal for all records withheld in FOIA 2014-0482-F. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are two out of office replies. These materials are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.
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