George W. Bush Presidential Records in Response to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests Listed in Attachment A
VIA EMAIL (LM 2018-087)
June 26, 2018
The Honorable Donald F. McGahn, II Counsel to the President The White House Washington, D.C. 20502
Dear Mr. McGahn:
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 68,581 pages and 22,837 assets, has been reviewed for the six PRA Presidential restrictive categories, including confidential communications requesting or submitting advice (P5) and material related to appointments to federal office (P2), as they were eased by President George W. Bush on November 15, 2010. These records were also reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, 37,404 pages and 7,903 assets in whole and 1,043 pages and 502 assets in part have been restricted. Therefore, NARA is proposing to open the remaining 30,134 pages and 14,432 assets in whole and 1,043 pages and 502 assets in part that do not require closure under 44 U.S.C. § 2204. A copy of any records proposed for release under this notice will be provided to you upon your request.
We are also concurrently informing former President George W. Bush’s representative, Tobi Young, 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 September 20, 2018, unless the former or incumbent President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or asserts a constitutionally based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let us know if you are able to complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on the NARA website.
If you have any questions relating to this notification, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or NARA General Counsel Gary M. Stern at (301) 837-3026.
Sincerely,
B. JOHN LASTER DIRECTOR Presidential Materials Division
Enclosure
ATTACHMENT A
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0109-F[2] Photos from 1/20/2001—1/31/2001 and 10,430 2,214 assets 8,179 assets in 1/19/2009—1/20/2009 assets in whole; 37 whole; 37 in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs taken 01/20/2001 to 01/31/2001 and 01/19/2009 to 01/20/2009. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening in segment two of this FOIA include photographs of routine meetings with staff, cabinet members, and members of Congress; photo opportunities; phone calls to foreign leaders; and swearing-in ceremonies of staff and cabinet secretaries. Inauguration Day events from 2001 and 2009 are also depicted. Additional events from 2001 include portraits of President George W. Bush’s dogs Barney and Spot, a greeting with the presidential inaugural committee staff and transition staff, a White House open house and tour, an inaugural weekend brunch, a visit to the Washington National Cathedral and Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, a ceremony transmitting an education proposal to Congress, a visit to Merritt Elementary School and The Fisher School in Washington, D.C., remarks and the signing of Executive Order 13198 regarding faith-based and community initiatives, an address to the National Association of Wholesale Distributors, a meeting with Catholic charities, a portrait session with Mrs. Laura Bush, and decorators working in the Oval Office with Mrs. Bush. Events from 2009 include the presentation of the United States Mint's George W. Bush Second Term Medal, President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush participating in an interview with historian Richard Norton Smith, staff preparing the Oval Office and other White House rooms for the new administration, and President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and daughters Barbara and Jenna with White House residence staff. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0142-F[1] Records pertaining to the proposed dismissal 48,704 27,261 20,733 pages, 167 or replacement of United States Attorneys in pages; pages, 1,349 assets in whole; November and December 2006 1,522 assets in 710 pages, 6 assets whole; 710 assets in part pages, 6 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records pertaining to the proposed dismissal and replacement of United States Attorneys in November and December 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening in segment one are production documents provided to Congress and the Department of Justice per subpoena requests. A vast majority of the production documents consist of routine email printouts from the Exchange Email system. Also present within the production documents are news articles and press releases, Congressional hearing transcripts, and several letters between White House officials and members of
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Congress requesting information about the dismissed United States Attorneys, and correspondence from the Department of Justice describing its response to these requests. Statements and talking points and drafts thereof are included. The majority of these production documents are from the White House Counsel’s Office. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of news articles, press releases, and statements. Additionally, there are emails from United States Attorneys confirming their retirement and emails setting up swearing-in ceremonies for new federal employees. Also, there are letters and reports from the Government Accountability Office regarding federal vacancies and appointments as well as correspondence between White House officials and members of Congress. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0143-F Emails to and from requester to another White 3,940 2,080 assets 1,682 assets in House intern assets in whole, whole; 178 in part 178 in part
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for emails sent between two White House interns. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening to the requester only are emails regarding administrative office duties, meetings, calls logs and agency organizational charts; and emails with reminders for intern events and volunteer activities, scheduling requests, background materials about voting and election issues, as well as daily news clips for each state. These materials are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0067-F Presidential Emergency Action Documents 6,812 6,299 pages 513 pages (PEADs) pages
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Presidential Emergency Action Documents (PEADs). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening consist of charts, lists, notes, reports, correspondence, forms, and cover sheets. The majority of this request contains material relating to the scheduling and workflow tracking of drafting Presidential Emergency Action Documents (PEADs). Also included are factual reports on the war powers of the President. These materials are from White House Counsel’s Office, the Homeland Security Council, and the National Security Council.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0110-F Records pertaining to Linda Schrenko, 5 pages; 434 assets in 4 pages, 242 Georgia Superintendent of Schools, from 714 assets whole; 1 assets in whole; 2001 to 2002 page, 38 1 page, 38 assets assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to Linda Schrenko, Georgia Superintendent of Schools, from 2001 to 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual record proposed for opening is a print-out of a webpage from the Georgia Department of Education. These materials are from the Domestic Policy Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of press releases, press gaggles, articles, contact information for state education officials, Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) information, letters to superintendents after September 11th, as well as participant lists, place cards, seating charts, thank you notes, and briefing papers for education meetings at the White House. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES), OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0111-F Records related to requester, 2001-2002 6 pages; 10 assets in 6 pages in whole; 13 assets whole; 3 3 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to himself, from 2001 to 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening to the requester only are a correspondence tracking sheet, a recommendation letter, and a resume. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening to the requester only consist of a Christmas card list and two emails transmitting Christmas card lists. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), OA Shared Drive and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0114-F Records related to the requester, 2003-2007 7 assets 2 assets in 3 assets in whole; whole; 2 in 2 in part part
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to himself, from 2003 to 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening to the requester only are emails from DOJ to the White House forwarding requests for executive clemency, pardon, or commutation, as well as a spam university degree email. These
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materials are from the Exchange Email, OPD Shared Drive and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0305-F Communications by Karl Rove with and 46 pages; 74 assets in 3 pages, 31 assets about Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz 106 assets whole; 43 in whole; 43 pages, 1 pages, 1 asset in asset in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to communications by Karl Rove with and about Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are letters from Karl Rove to various individuals expressing gratitude for working together during the Bush Administration, accompanying envelopes, and barcode scanning sheets. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of congratulatory messages and responses, articles, and book chapters. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0306-F All communications by Israel Hernandez with 91 assets 80 pages in 10 pages in whole; and about Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz whole; 1 in 1 in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all communications by Israel Hernandez with and about Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are meeting reminders, an appointee list, and Cinco de Mayo briefing papers. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email - Restored 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0311-F Records and correspondence with and about 128 pages; 57 pages, 65 pages, 553 Heidi Cruz while she worked at the Office of 1,852 1,161 assets assets in whole; 6 the U.S. Trade Representative assets in whole; 6 pages, 138 assets pages, 138 in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records and correspondence with and about Heidi Suzanne Cruz or Heidi Suzanne Nelson, while she was an
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employee at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 2001-2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are documents from the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding 4-androstenediol (a nutritional supplement), a resolution from the West Virginia state legislature forwarded to the White House from USTR and the accompanying response, and administrative documents such as travel forms and receipts, notes, fax cover sheets, routing documents, and other routine forms. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management and the Office of Administration. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of fact sheets, talking points, Q&As, scheduling emails, administrative emails regarding USTR personnel, travel vouchers, meeting agendas and reminders, statements, and remarks. Emails relate to lunch meetings, undeliverable message alerts, White House tour requests and information, a Latin American Daily email, the Trade Policy Review Group (TPRG), statements and remarks by U.S. Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick, and emails regarding Mrs. Cruz’s new position at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Additionally, there are numerous emails regarding the Doha Round negotiations and the President’s Economic Forum in Waco, TX, such as talking points, fact sheets, Q&As, remarks, statements, scheduling and meeting information. These records range in date from 2001 to fall 2002 and are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2016-0039-F Records on W. Michael McCabe 166 pages; 45 pages, 98 pages, 162 334 assets 171 assets in assets in whole; 23 whole; 23 pages, 1 asset in pages, 1 part asset in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records concerning W. Michael McCabe. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules, routine briefings, resumes, web printouts, published articles, speech drafts, and routing memoranda. Also included are various documents related to the appointment of Linda Fisher vice W. Michael McCabe to the Environmental Protection Agency. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, press releases, lists of Clinton recess appointments, and materials for the PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) ECA (enforceable consent agreement) Telomer Technical Subgroup meetings with the EPA. Most emails mention Mr. McCabe in the context of Clinton recess appointments and the nomination of Linda Fisher vice W. Michael McCabe. Emails directly from Michael McCabe include a 2008 message of thanks to James Connaughton and a 2002 email regarding a meeting and Earth 911. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored - 33 Days, Exchange Email Restored - 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), CEA Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive, OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2016-0057-F Emails between Dana Perino and journalist 1,422 328 assets in 997 assets in Mike Allen, 2007-2009 assets whole; 97 in whole; 97 assets in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all emails between Dana Perino and journalist Mike Allen, from January 1, 2007 to January 20, 2009. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are articles, requests for interviews with President George W. Bush and White House staff, notes of appreciation, draft articles and pieces for Politico, and requests for comment or information. The majority of records are from Mike Allen to Dana Perino, with her replies. These materials are from the Exchange Email and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2016-0183-F Dana Perino’s Staff Member Office Files 8,941 3,031 pages 5,824 pages in pages in whole; 86 whole; 86 in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Dana Perino’s staff member office files. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are draft and final talking points, draft and final fact sheets, correspondence, transcripts, news articles, printed emails, published reports, handwritten notes, pool reports, and schedules. Draft and final talking points convey George W. Bush administration policy on a wide range of topics including domestic policy matters, foreign policy issues, as well as controversial issues such as wiretapping. Correspondence includes letters from Congress, printed emails between White House staff and reporters, and interview requests from journalists at a wide variety of media organizations. Published reports include The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned and National Strategy for Combating Terrorism. Also included are documents related to the Supreme Court nominations of Harriet Miers, Samuel Alito, and John Roberts, including previous administration documents, publicly released financial disclosures, questionnaires, printed articles, letters of support, news coverage, talking points, fact sheets, and printed legal documents. Some material in this request pre- dates Perino’s time in the White House; these items presumably come from Ari Fleischer, Scott McClellan, or Tony Snow. These materials are from the White House Press Office.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2016-0206-F Records on the postal rate commission and 2,551 574 pages in 1,960 pages in Postal Regulatory Commission pages whole; 17 in whole; 17 in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records in the Staff Member Office Files (SMOFs) related to the Postal Regulatory Commission, previously called the
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Postal Rate Commission. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include public and Congressional correspondence, and White House memoranda, regarding appointments to the Postal Rate Commission; presentations with statistical information related to the United States Post Office; transcripts of hearings related to postal reform; and drafts of legislation. Published materials include news articles, webpage printouts, and public reports. A small amount of press releases, talking points, and scheduling material are also present. Some of the material in this FOIA was produced by the USPS. These materials are from the Council of Economic Advisers, the Domestic Policy Council, and the White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0019-F Photographs of the White House movie 376 assets 0 376 assets screening of Seabiscuit, July 21, 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Seabiscuit on July 21, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests at dinner and dessert in the Bookseller’s Area of the White House. Participants are also pictured seated in the White House Family Theater prior to the start of the movie screening. Guests include actors Elizabeth Banks, William H. Macy, and Tobey Maguire, jockey and actor Gary Stevens, writer and director Gary Ross, author Laura Hillenbrand, and Steven Spielberg of DreamWorks. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0020-F Photos of the White House movie screening 296 assets 0 296 assets of Twin Towers, September 10, 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of the documentary Twin Towers on September 10, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests at a dinner party in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, followed by a screening of the documentary Twin Towers in the White House Family Theater. Also pictured are former President George H. W. Bush, Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, and Maury Povich. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0026-F Photos of the White House movie screening 305 assets 0 305 assets of Glory Road, February 22, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Glory Road on February 22, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests at a movie screening of Glory Road in the White House Family Theater, at dinner following the screening in the State Dining Room, and in receiving lines in the Bookseller's Area and Blue Room. Guests include the family of Coach Don Haskins and former players. Also included are photographs of table settings, food preparations and basketball floral arrangements. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0027-F Photos of the White House movie screening 164 assets 0 164 assets of Voyage to Kure, April 5, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Voyage to Kure on April 5, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of the White House movie screening of Voyage to Kure, part of the PBS documentary series Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures. Photographs show President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests, including Jean-Michel Cousteau, in the White House Family Theater, a receiving line, and a buffet dinner in the Bookseller's Area of the White House. Also included are photographs of Marine string musicians and plated desserts. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0028-F Photos of the White House movie screening 228 assets 0 228 assets of United 93, May 30, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of United 93 on May 30, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests participating in a receiving line in the Diplomatic Reception Room, dinner in the Bookseller’s Area, and a screening of United 93 in the Family Theater of the White House, May 30, 2006. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0030-F Photos of the White House movie screening 169 assets 0 169 assets of Broken Trail, June 11, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Broken Trail on June 11, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests participating in a receiving line in the Bookseller’s Area, a screening of Broken Trail in the Family Theater, and a buffet dinner in the Grand Foyer and Blue Room of the White House, June 11, 2006. Guests include actors Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0032-F Photos of White House movie screening of 174 assets 0 174 assets Amazing Grace, February 19, 2007
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Amazing Grace on February 19, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests participating in a receiving line in the Bookseller’s Area, a screening of Amazing Grace in the Family Theater, and a buffet dinner in the Ground Floor Residence corridor and Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, February 19, 2007. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0035-F Photos of the White House movie screening 218 assets 0 218 assets of Ballou: A Documentary Film, October 11, 2007
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Ballou: A Documentary Film on October 11, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participating in a photo opportunity with staff and members of the Ballou High School Marching Band at the South Portico of the White House, Mrs. Laura Bush delivering remarks to guests prior to and after the screening of Ballou: A Documentary Film in the East Room of the White House, and guests watching the screening. Also pictured is former First Lady Mrs. Barbara Bush, Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, Delegate
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Eleanor Holmes Norton and Ms. Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0056-F Photos of the White House movie screening 93 assets 0 93 assets 61, April 19, 2001
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of 61 on April 9, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush greeting and posing for photographs with guests, including director Billy Crystal, prior to a screening of the movie 61 in the White House Family Theater. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0094-F Photos of Marine One arrivals and departures 50 assets 0 50 assets
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of himself. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of Marine One arrivals and departures. Specific events include the arrival and departure from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Grant Park Landing Zone in Chicago, Illinois, January 6, 2006; the arrival at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 24, 2006; and the departure from the Plain Landing Zone following the Commencement Address at the United States Military Academy at West Point in West Point, New York, May 27, 2006. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0131-F Photos of Donald Trump 12 assets 0 12 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Donald Trump. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush in box seating with George Steinbrenner, watching Game Three of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2001. Donald Trump is seen in the adjacent box seating. Also pictured are George Tenet, Andy Card, Condoleezza Rice and Ms. Barbara Bush. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0137-F Photos of Sean Spicer 22 assets 0 22 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Sean Spicer. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include an Oval Office photo opportunity with Sean Spicer on January 5, 2009. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0161-F Photos of Peter Kirsanow 25 assets 0 25 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Peter Kirsanow. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of the swearing-in ceremony of Peter Kirsanow as a commission member of the United States Civil Rights Commission on December 6, 2001. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0200-F Photos of Bill Gates 36 assets 0 assets 36 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Bill Gates. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of a lunch and Oval Office photo opportunity with Bill Gates and President George W. Bush on March 15, 2006. This event also included Mrs. Laura Bush and Mike Gerson. In addition, there are photographs of President George W. Bush and Bill Gates at a reception with CEO sponsors of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic Team at the Ambassador's Residence in Beijing, China on August 9, 2008. Also pictured at this event is Ms. Barbara Bush. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0205-F White House Office of Records Management 4 pages 0 4 pages files related to Elon Musk
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of Records Management Files related to Elon Musk. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are a biography of Elon Musk and testimony given by Elon Musk. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0206-F Photos of Sergey Ivanovich Kislyak 25 assets 0 25 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Sergey Ivanovich Kislyak. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Kislyak greeting President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush upon arrival at Vnukovo II International Airport in Moscow, Russia on May 8, 2005, as well as a credentials ceremony for newly appointed Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, Russian Federation, in the Oval Office of the White House on September 17, 2008. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0207-F White House Office of Records Management 583 pages 23 pages in 532 pages in files related to Sergey Kislyak whole; 28 in whole; 28 in part parte
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) related to Sergey Kislyak. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence, contact information, printed emails, briefings, schedules, copies of autographed photos, and other routine administrative documents. A significant quantity of the request consists of draft and final thank you letters from President George W. Bush to various individuals that he met with in Russia as well as background information used to prepare those letters. A briefing, guest list, and numerous grip-and-grin photos of the 2008 Iftaar Dinner are included because Kislyak attended the event. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0249-F President George W. Bush’s trips to Crawford 28 pages 24 pages in 4 pages in whole; and Kennebunkport between January 21, 2001 part 24 in part and April 6, 2001
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to President George W. Bush’s trips to Crawford and Kennebunkport between January 21, 2001 and April 6, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the daily diary of President George W. Bush for select dates. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0280-F The Presidential Daily Diary for August 28, 106 pages 62 pages in 44 pages in whole; 2005—September 15, 2005 part 62 in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the Presidential Daily Diary for August 28, 2005 – September 15, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the daily diary of President George W. Bush for select dates. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0353-F Photos of President George W. Bush with 87 assets 0 87 assets WWII Veterans of the 322nd Troop Carrier Squadron “Flying Tigers,” May 25, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of President George W. Bush with WWII Veterans from the 322nd Troop Carrier Squadron, the “Flying Tigers,” May 25, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush participating in a photo opportunity with Veterans of the 322nd Troop Carrier Squadron of the 14th Air Force and their families in the Oval Office of the White House, May 25, 2006. Also pictured is Senator Ted Stevens. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0371-F Photos of requester 35 assets 0 35 assets
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of the requestor on September 11, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of Marine One landing at the Wall Street Landing Zone in New York City on September 11, 2002. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are pictured greeting Governor George Pataki, Libby Pataki, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor Rudolph "Rudy" Giuliani and Judith Nathan upon arrival. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0376-F Photos inside the George W. Bush Bakery in 68 assets 0 68 assets Fushe-Kruje, Albania, June 10, 2007
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs inside the George W. Bush Bakery in Fushe-Kruje, Albania on June 10, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush visiting the George W. Bush Bakery in Fushe-Kruje, Albania on June 10, 2007, including greeting the bakery owner and posing for photographs with bakery staff. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0383-F White House Office of Political Affairs 61 pages 37 pages in 18 pages in whole; records regarding the National Rights to Life whole; 6 in 6 in part Committee part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White House Office of Political Affairs regarding the National Right to Life Committee from January 20, 2001 - January 31, 2005. This request also included records related to the following organizations, but none were located: Annual March for Life, National Catholic Educational Association, Priests for Life, Thomas More Society, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are published articles, fax cover sheets, a printed email containing public polling information, and a scheduling proposal for Vice President Richard B. Cheney to make a speech at a National Right to Life event. These materials are from the White House Office of Political Affairs
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0388-F White House Office of Records Management 440 pages 77 pages in 326 pages in files related to Paul Manafort whole; 37 in whole; 37 in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for any references to Paul Manafort contained in the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routine correspondence to and from Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr. and Senior Advisor Karl Rove. This correspondence includes letters from lawmakers and the public offering policy suggestions, requests for meetings, and invitations for speaking engagements or to attend other public events. Additional materials include news articles, public polling reports, and thank you letters for gifts received by White House staff members. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0401-F Photos of Brenda Fitzgerald 18 assets 0 18 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Brenda Fitzgerald. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush and Brenda Fitzgerald at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on September 7, 2006, prior to and during presidential remarks on the Global War on Terror. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2018-0004-F Photos of Carol Vittert, April 16, 2002 4 assets 0 4 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of Carol Vittert with President George W. Bush or other officials at a Department of Justice event honoring victims’ rights on April 16, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush shaking hands with attendees, including Carol Vittert, at an event on victims' rights at the Department of Justice on April 16, 2002. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2018-0009-F Email to President George W. Bush 1 asset 0 1 asset
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for an email sent to President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening to the requester only is an email sent on November 2, 2002, from a compilation of Yesterday’s Mail. This material is from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) Search and Access Set.
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VIA EMAIL (2018-087)
June 26, 2018
Tobi Young Office of George W. Bush 2943 SMU Boulevard Dallas, TX 75205
Dear Ms. Young:
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 68,581 pages and 22,837 assets, have been reviewed for the six PRA Presidential restrictive categories, including confidential communications requesting or submitting advice (P5) and material related to appointments to federal office (P2), as they were eased by President George W. Bush on November 15, 2010. These pages were also reviewed for all applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, NARA has restricted 37,404 pages and 7,903 assets in whole and 1,043 pages and 502 assets in part. NARA is proposing to open the remaining 30,134 pages and 14,432 assets in whole and 1,043 pages and 502 assets in part that do not require closure under 44 U.S.C. § 2204. A copy of any records proposed for release under this notice will be made available to you upon your request.
We are also concurrently informing the incumbent President of our intent to release these George W. Bush Presidential records. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a), NARA will release the records 60 working days from the date of this letter, which is September 20, 2018, unless the former or incumbent President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or asserts a constitutionally based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let us know if you are able to complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on the NARA website.
If you have any questions relating to this notification, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or NARA General Counsel, Gary M. Stern, at (301) 837-3026.
Sincerely,
B. JOHN LASTER DIRECTOR Presidential Materials Division
Enclosure
ATTACHMENT A
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0109-F[2] Photos from 1/20/2001—1/31/2001 and 10,430 2,214 assets 8,179 assets in 1/19/2009—1/20/2009 assets in whole; 37 whole; 37 in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs taken 01/20/2001 to 01/31/2001 and 01/19/2009 to 01/20/2009. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening in segment two of this FOIA include photographs of routine meetings with staff, cabinet members, and members of Congress; photo opportunities; phone calls to foreign leaders; and swearing-in ceremonies of staff and cabinet secretaries. Inauguration Day events from 2001 and 2009 are also depicted. Additional events from 2001 include portraits of President George W. Bush’s dogs Barney and Spot, a greeting with the presidential inaugural committee staff and transition staff, a White House open house and tour, an inaugural weekend brunch, a visit to the Washington National Cathedral and Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, a ceremony transmitting an education proposal to Congress, a visit to Merritt Elementary School and The Fisher School in Washington, D.C., remarks and the signing of Executive Order 13198 regarding faith-based and community initiatives, an address to the National Association of Wholesale Distributors, a meeting with Catholic charities, a portrait session with Mrs. Laura Bush, and decorators working in the Oval Office with Mrs. Bush. Events from 2009 include the presentation of the United States Mint's George W. Bush Second Term Medal, President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush participating in an interview with historian Richard Norton Smith, staff preparing the Oval Office and other White House rooms for the new administration, and President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and daughters Barbara and Jenna with White House residence staff. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0142-F[1] Records pertaining to the proposed dismissal 48,704 27,261 20,733 pages, 167 or replacement of United States Attorneys in pages; pages, 1,349 assets in whole; November and December 2006 1,522 assets in 710 pages, 6 assets whole; 710 assets in part pages, 6 assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records pertaining to the proposed dismissal and replacement of United States Attorneys in November and December 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening in segment one are production documents provided to Congress and the Department of Justice per subpoena requests. A vast majority of the production documents consist of routine email printouts from the Exchange Email system. Also present within the production documents are news articles and press releases, Congressional hearing transcripts, and several letters between White House officials and members of
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Congress requesting information about the dismissed United States Attorneys, and correspondence from the Department of Justice describing its response to these requests. Statements and talking points and drafts thereof are included. The majority of these production documents are from the White House Counsel’s Office. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of news articles, press releases, and statements. Additionally, there are emails from United States Attorneys confirming their retirement and emails setting up swearing-in ceremonies for new federal employees. Also, there are letters and reports from the Government Accountability Office regarding federal vacancies and appointments as well as correspondence between White House officials and members of Congress. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2014-0143-F Emails to and from requester to another White 3,940 2,080 assets 1,682 assets in House intern assets in whole, whole; 178 in part 178 in part
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for emails sent between two White House interns. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening to the requester only are emails regarding administrative office duties, meetings, calls logs and agency organizational charts; and emails with reminders for intern events and volunteer activities, scheduling requests, background materials about voting and election issues, as well as daily news clips for each state. These materials are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0067-F Presidential Emergency Action Documents 6,812 6,299 pages 513 pages (PEADs) pages
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Presidential Emergency Action Documents (PEADs). The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening consist of charts, lists, notes, reports, correspondence, forms, and cover sheets. The majority of this request contains material relating to the scheduling and workflow tracking of drafting Presidential Emergency Action Documents (PEADs). Also included are factual reports on the war powers of the President. These materials are from White House Counsel’s Office, the Homeland Security Council, and the National Security Council.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0110-F Records pertaining to Linda Schrenko, 5 pages; 434 assets in 4 pages, 242 Georgia Superintendent of Schools, from 714 assets whole; 1 assets in whole; 2001 to 2002 page, 38 1 page, 38 assets assets in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to Linda Schrenko, Georgia Superintendent of Schools, from 2001 to 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual record proposed for opening is a print-out of a webpage from the Georgia Department of Education. These materials are from the Domestic Policy Council. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of press releases, press gaggles, articles, contact information for state education officials, Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) information, letters to superintendents after September 11th, as well as participant lists, place cards, seating charts, thank you notes, and briefing papers for education meetings at the White House. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES), OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0111-F Records related to requester, 2001-2002 6 pages; 10 assets in 6 pages in whole; 13 assets whole; 3 3 assets in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to himself, from 2001 to 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening to the requester only are a correspondence tracking sheet, a recommendation letter, and a resume. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening to the requester only consist of a Christmas card list and two emails transmitting Christmas card lists. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), OA Shared Drive and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0114-F Records related to the requester, 2003-2007 7 assets 2 assets in 3 assets in whole; whole; 2 in 2 in part part
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to himself, from 2003 to 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening to the requester only are emails from DOJ to the White House forwarding requests for executive clemency, pardon, or commutation, as well as a spam university degree email. These
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materials are from the Exchange Email, OPD Shared Drive and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0305-F Communications by Karl Rove with and 46 pages; 74 assets in 3 pages, 31 assets about Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz 106 assets whole; 43 in whole; 43 pages, 1 pages, 1 asset in asset in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to communications by Karl Rove with and about Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are letters from Karl Rove to various individuals expressing gratitude for working together during the Bush Administration, accompanying envelopes, and barcode scanning sheets. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of congratulatory messages and responses, articles, and book chapters. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0306-F All communications by Israel Hernandez with 91 assets 80 pages in 10 pages in whole; and about Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz whole; 1 in 1 in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all communications by Israel Hernandez with and about Rafael Edward “Ted” Cruz. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are meeting reminders, an appointee list, and Cinco de Mayo briefing papers. These materials are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email - Restored 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2015-0311-F Records and correspondence with and about 128 pages; 57 pages, 65 pages, 553 Heidi Cruz while she worked at the Office of 1,852 1,161 assets assets in whole; 6 the U.S. Trade Representative assets in whole; 6 pages, 138 assets pages, 138 in part assets in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records and correspondence with and about Heidi Suzanne Cruz or Heidi Suzanne Nelson, while she was an
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employee at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 2001-2002. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are documents from the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding 4-androstenediol (a nutritional supplement), a resolution from the West Virginia state legislature forwarded to the White House from USTR and the accompanying response, and administrative documents such as travel forms and receipts, notes, fax cover sheets, routing documents, and other routine forms. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management and the Office of Administration. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of fact sheets, talking points, Q&As, scheduling emails, administrative emails regarding USTR personnel, travel vouchers, meeting agendas and reminders, statements, and remarks. Emails relate to lunch meetings, undeliverable message alerts, White House tour requests and information, a Latin American Daily email, the Trade Policy Review Group (TPRG), statements and remarks by U.S. Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick, and emails regarding Mrs. Cruz’s new position at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Additionally, there are numerous emails regarding the Doha Round negotiations and the President’s Economic Forum in Waco, TX, such as talking points, fact sheets, Q&As, remarks, statements, scheduling and meeting information. These records range in date from 2001 to fall 2002 and are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) and Exchange Email Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2016-0039-F Records on W. Michael McCabe 166 pages; 45 pages, 98 pages, 162 334 assets 171 assets in assets in whole; 23 whole; 23 pages, 1 asset in pages, 1 part asset in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records concerning W. Michael McCabe. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are schedules, routine briefings, resumes, web printouts, published articles, speech drafts, and routing memoranda. Also included are various documents related to the appointment of Linda Fisher vice W. Michael McCabe to the Environmental Protection Agency. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of articles, press releases, lists of Clinton recess appointments, and materials for the PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) ECA (enforceable consent agreement) Telomer Technical Subgroup meetings with the EPA. Most emails mention Mr. McCabe in the context of Clinton recess appointments and the nomination of Linda Fisher vice W. Michael McCabe. Emails directly from Michael McCabe include a 2008 message of thanks to James Connaughton and a 2002 email regarding a meeting and Earth 911. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored - 33 Days, Exchange Email Restored - 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage Table (PST), CEA Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive, OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2016-0057-F Emails between Dana Perino and journalist 1,422 328 assets in 997 assets in Mike Allen, 2007-2009 assets whole; 97 in whole; 97 assets in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all emails between Dana Perino and journalist Mike Allen, from January 1, 2007 to January 20, 2009. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are articles, requests for interviews with President George W. Bush and White House staff, notes of appreciation, draft articles and pieces for Politico, and requests for comment or information. The majority of records are from Mike Allen to Dana Perino, with her replies. These materials are from the Exchange Email and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST) Search and Access Sets.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2016-0183-F Dana Perino’s Staff Member Office Files 8,941 3,031 pages 5,824 pages in pages in whole; 86 whole; 86 in part in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for Dana Perino’s staff member office files. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are draft and final talking points, draft and final fact sheets, correspondence, transcripts, news articles, printed emails, published reports, handwritten notes, pool reports, and schedules. Draft and final talking points convey George W. Bush administration policy on a wide range of topics including domestic policy matters, foreign policy issues, as well as controversial issues such as wiretapping. Correspondence includes letters from Congress, printed emails between White House staff and reporters, and interview requests from journalists at a wide variety of media organizations. Published reports include The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Learned and National Strategy for Combating Terrorism. Also included are documents related to the Supreme Court nominations of Harriet Miers, Samuel Alito, and John Roberts, including previous administration documents, publicly released financial disclosures, questionnaires, printed articles, letters of support, news coverage, talking points, fact sheets, and printed legal documents. Some material in this request pre- dates Perino’s time in the White House; these items presumably come from Ari Fleischer, Scott McClellan, or Tony Snow. These materials are from the White House Press Office.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2016-0206-F Records on the postal rate commission and 2,551 574 pages in 1,960 pages in Postal Regulatory Commission pages whole; 17 in whole; 17 in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records in the Staff Member Office Files (SMOFs) related to the Postal Regulatory Commission, previously called the
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Postal Rate Commission. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening include public and Congressional correspondence, and White House memoranda, regarding appointments to the Postal Rate Commission; presentations with statistical information related to the United States Post Office; transcripts of hearings related to postal reform; and drafts of legislation. Published materials include news articles, webpage printouts, and public reports. A small amount of press releases, talking points, and scheduling material are also present. Some of the material in this FOIA was produced by the USPS. These materials are from the Council of Economic Advisers, the Domestic Policy Council, and the White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0019-F Photographs of the White House movie 376 assets 0 376 assets screening of Seabiscuit, July 21, 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Seabiscuit on July 21, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests at dinner and dessert in the Bookseller’s Area of the White House. Participants are also pictured seated in the White House Family Theater prior to the start of the movie screening. Guests include actors Elizabeth Banks, William H. Macy, and Tobey Maguire, jockey and actor Gary Stevens, writer and director Gary Ross, author Laura Hillenbrand, and Steven Spielberg of DreamWorks. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0020-F Photos of the White House movie screening 296 assets 0 296 assets of Twin Towers, September 10, 2003
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of the documentary Twin Towers on September 10, 2003. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests at a dinner party in the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, followed by a screening of the documentary Twin Towers in the White House Family Theater. Also pictured are former President George H. W. Bush, Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, and Maury Povich. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0026-F Photos of the White House movie screening 305 assets 0 305 assets of Glory Road, February 22, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Glory Road on February 22, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests at a movie screening of Glory Road in the White House Family Theater, at dinner following the screening in the State Dining Room, and in receiving lines in the Bookseller's Area and Blue Room. Guests include the family of Coach Don Haskins and former players. Also included are photographs of table settings, food preparations and basketball floral arrangements. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0027-F Photos of the White House movie screening 164 assets 0 164 assets of Voyage to Kure, April 5, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Voyage to Kure on April 5, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of the White House movie screening of Voyage to Kure, part of the PBS documentary series Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures. Photographs show President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests, including Jean-Michel Cousteau, in the White House Family Theater, a receiving line, and a buffet dinner in the Bookseller's Area of the White House. Also included are photographs of Marine string musicians and plated desserts. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0028-F Photos of the White House movie screening 228 assets 0 228 assets of United 93, May 30, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of United 93 on May 30, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests participating in a receiving line in the Diplomatic Reception Room, dinner in the Bookseller’s Area, and a screening of United 93 in the Family Theater of the White House, May 30, 2006. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0030-F Photos of the White House movie screening 169 assets 0 169 assets of Broken Trail, June 11, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Broken Trail on June 11, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests participating in a receiving line in the Bookseller’s Area, a screening of Broken Trail in the Family Theater, and a buffet dinner in the Grand Foyer and Blue Room of the White House, June 11, 2006. Guests include actors Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0032-F Photos of White House movie screening of 174 assets 0 174 assets Amazing Grace, February 19, 2007
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Amazing Grace on February 19, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and guests participating in a receiving line in the Bookseller’s Area, a screening of Amazing Grace in the Family Theater, and a buffet dinner in the Ground Floor Residence corridor and Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, February 19, 2007. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0035-F Photos of the White House movie screening 218 assets 0 218 assets of Ballou: A Documentary Film, October 11, 2007
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of Ballou: A Documentary Film on October 11, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participating in a photo opportunity with staff and members of the Ballou High School Marching Band at the South Portico of the White House, Mrs. Laura Bush delivering remarks to guests prior to and after the screening of Ballou: A Documentary Film in the East Room of the White House, and guests watching the screening. Also pictured is former First Lady Mrs. Barbara Bush, Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, Delegate
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Eleanor Holmes Norton and Ms. Michelle Rhee, Chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0056-F Photos of the White House movie screening 93 assets 0 93 assets 61, April 19, 2001
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs associated with the White House movie screening of 61 on April 9, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush greeting and posing for photographs with guests, including director Billy Crystal, prior to a screening of the movie 61 in the White House Family Theater. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0094-F Photos of Marine One arrivals and departures 50 assets 0 50 assets
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of himself. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of Marine One arrivals and departures. Specific events include the arrival and departure from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Grant Park Landing Zone in Chicago, Illinois, January 6, 2006; the arrival at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 24, 2006; and the departure from the Plain Landing Zone following the Commencement Address at the United States Military Academy at West Point in West Point, New York, May 27, 2006. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0131-F Photos of Donald Trump 12 assets 0 12 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Donald Trump. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush in box seating with George Steinbrenner, watching Game Three of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2001. Donald Trump is seen in the adjacent box seating. Also pictured are George Tenet, Andy Card, Condoleezza Rice and Ms. Barbara Bush. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0137-F Photos of Sean Spicer 22 assets 0 22 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Sean Spicer. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include an Oval Office photo opportunity with Sean Spicer on January 5, 2009. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0161-F Photos of Peter Kirsanow 25 assets 0 25 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Peter Kirsanow. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of the swearing-in ceremony of Peter Kirsanow as a commission member of the United States Civil Rights Commission on December 6, 2001. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0200-F Photos of Bill Gates 36 assets 0 assets 36 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Bill Gates. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of a lunch and Oval Office photo opportunity with Bill Gates and President George W. Bush on March 15, 2006. This event also included Mrs. Laura Bush and Mike Gerson. In addition, there are photographs of President George W. Bush and Bill Gates at a reception with CEO sponsors of the 2008 United States Summer Olympic Team at the Ambassador's Residence in Beijing, China on August 9, 2008. Also pictured at this event is Ms. Barbara Bush. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0205-F White House Office of Records Management 4 pages 0 4 pages files related to Elon Musk
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of Records Management Files related to Elon Musk. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are a biography of Elon Musk and testimony given by Elon Musk. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0206-F Photos of Sergey Ivanovich Kislyak 25 assets 0 25 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Sergey Ivanovich Kislyak. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Kislyak greeting President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush upon arrival at Vnukovo II International Airport in Moscow, Russia on May 8, 2005, as well as a credentials ceremony for newly appointed Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, Russian Federation, in the Oval Office of the White House on September 17, 2008. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0207-F White House Office of Records Management 583 pages 23 pages in 532 pages in files related to Sergey Kislyak whole; 28 in whole; 28 in part parte
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White House Office of Records Management (WHORM) related to Sergey Kislyak. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are correspondence, contact information, printed emails, briefings, schedules, copies of autographed photos, and other routine administrative documents. A significant quantity of the request consists of draft and final thank you letters from President George W. Bush to various individuals that he met with in Russia as well as background information used to prepare those letters. A briefing, guest list, and numerous grip-and-grin photos of the 2008 Iftaar Dinner are included because Kislyak attended the event. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0249-F President George W. Bush’s trips to Crawford 28 pages 24 pages in 4 pages in whole; and Kennebunkport between January 21, 2001 part 24 in part and April 6, 2001
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to President George W. Bush’s trips to Crawford and Kennebunkport between January 21, 2001 and April 6, 2001. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the daily diary of President George W. Bush for select dates. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0280-F The Presidential Daily Diary for August 28, 106 pages 62 pages in 44 pages in whole; 2005—September 15, 2005 part 62 in part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the Presidential Daily Diary for August 28, 2005 – September 15, 2005. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are the daily diary of President George W. Bush for select dates. These materials are from the White House Office of Appointments and Scheduling.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0353-F Photos of President George W. Bush with 87 assets 0 87 assets WWII Veterans of the 322nd Troop Carrier Squadron “Flying Tigers,” May 25, 2006
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of President George W. Bush with WWII Veterans from the 322nd Troop Carrier Squadron, the “Flying Tigers,” May 25, 2006. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush participating in a photo opportunity with Veterans of the 322nd Troop Carrier Squadron of the 14th Air Force and their families in the Oval Office of the White House, May 25, 2006. Also pictured is Senator Ted Stevens. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0371-F Photos of requester 35 assets 0 35 assets
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of the requestor on September 11, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of Marine One landing at the Wall Street Landing Zone in New York City on September 11, 2002. President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are pictured greeting Governor George Pataki, Libby Pataki, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor Rudolph "Rudy" Giuliani and Judith Nathan upon arrival. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0376-F Photos inside the George W. Bush Bakery in 68 assets 0 68 assets Fushe-Kruje, Albania, June 10, 2007
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs inside the George W. Bush Bakery in Fushe-Kruje, Albania on June 10, 2007. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush visiting the George W. Bush Bakery in Fushe-Kruje, Albania on June 10, 2007, including greeting the bakery owner and posing for photographs with bakery staff. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0383-F White House Office of Political Affairs 61 pages 37 pages in 18 pages in whole; records regarding the National Rights to Life whole; 6 in 6 in part Committee part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White House Office of Political Affairs regarding the National Right to Life Committee from January 20, 2001 - January 31, 2005. This request also included records related to the following organizations, but none were located: Annual March for Life, National Catholic Educational Association, Priests for Life, Thomas More Society, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are published articles, fax cover sheets, a printed email containing public polling information, and a scheduling proposal for Vice President Richard B. Cheney to make a speech at a National Right to Life event. These materials are from the White House Office of Political Affairs
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0388-F White House Office of Records Management 440 pages 77 pages in 326 pages in files related to Paul Manafort whole; 37 in whole; 37 in part part
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for any references to Paul Manafort contained in the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are routine correspondence to and from Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr. and Senior Advisor Karl Rove. This correspondence includes letters from lawmakers and the public offering policy suggestions, requests for meetings, and invitations for speaking engagements or to attend other public events. Additional materials include news articles, public polling reports, and thank you letters for gifts received by White House staff members. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2017-0401-F Photos of Brenda Fitzgerald 18 assets 0 18 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs of Brenda Fitzgerald. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush and Brenda Fitzgerald at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia on September 7, 2006, prior to and during presidential remarks on the Global War on Terror. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2018-0004-F Photos of Carol Vittert, April 16, 2002 4 assets 0 4 assets
This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of Carol Vittert with President George W. Bush or other officials at a Department of Justice event honoring victims’ rights on April 16, 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush shaking hands with attendees, including Carol Vittert, at an event on victims' rights at the Department of Justice on April 16, 2002. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.
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Case Number Topic Material Material Material Processed Restricted Proposed for Opening 2018-0009-F Email to President George W. Bush 1 asset 0 1 asset
This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for an email sent to President George W. Bush. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic record proposed for opening to the requester only is an email sent on November 2, 2002, from a compilation of Yesterday’s Mail. This material is from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS) Search and Access Set.
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