AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power/ACT UP (Department of Health and Human Services)

Mackenzie Farkus filed this request with the Department of Health and Human Services of the United States of America.
Multi Request AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power/ACT UP
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From: Mackenzie Farkus


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

A copy of all documents related to the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, otherwise known as ACT UP, which began its activities in March 1987.

I am a career journalist with work that has appeared in various publications. I am willing to pay any reasonable expenses associated with this request, however, as the purpose of the requested disclosure is in full conformity with the statutory requirements for a waiver of fees, I formally request such a waiver.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Mackenzie Farkus

From: Department of Health and Human Services

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