Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Emails

Taylor Amarel filed this request with the U.S Department of Education of the United States of America.
Tracking #

18-01678-F

Est. Completion None
Status
Fix Required

Communications

From: Taylor Amarel

To Whom It May Concern:

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

I would like to obtain all emails sent to, from, or copied to Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education, from January 20, 2017 to present day, containing the non-case-sensitive key-phrase "kushner" or "russia"/"russian".

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,

Taylor Amarel

From: U.S Department of Education

This is the Department's acknowledgment of your request for information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. ยง 552. Your request was forwarded to the primary responsible office(s) for action.
Any future correspondence or questions regarding your request, please contact the FOIA Public Liaison at 202-401-8365 or
EDFOIAManager@ed.gov

  • Department of Education FOIA Acknowledgment Letter - 18-01678-F

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA requests: #18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

If you would like to call us and reach out for more information regarding your case please feel free to do so.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 218-52
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA requests: #18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

If you would like to call us and reach out for more information regarding your case please feel free to do so.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 218-52
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA requests: #18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

If you would like to call us and reach out for more information regarding your case please feel free to do so.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 218-52
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA requests: # 18-01678-F

Status: Pending; Currently Under Review

Conducting Search for responsive records. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

If you would like to call us and reach out for more information regarding your case please feel free to do so.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 218-52
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA requests: # 18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records is still pending. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

If you would like to call us and reach out for more information regarding your case please feel free to do so.
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920
EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA requests: # 18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records is still pending. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

If you would like to call us and reach out for more information regarding your case please feel free to do so.
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920
EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Afternoon,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA requests: # 18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records is still pending. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

If you would like to call us and reach out for more information regarding your case please feel free to do so.
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920
EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA requests: # 18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records is still pending. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

If you would like to call us and reach out for more information regarding your case please feel free to do so.
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920
EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA requests: # 18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records is still pending. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

If you would like to call us and reach out for more information regarding your case please feel free to do so.
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920
EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>

From: Taylor Amarel

Thank you for the update, these records are very important to the public given the ongoing national discussion. Thank you for your continued attention to this matter.

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA request: REQUEST #18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. In the interim, you can monitor the status of your request via email to EDFOIAManager@ed.gov<mailto:EDFOIAManager@ed.gov>.

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 218-52
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920

From: Taylor Amarel

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 21, 2018. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #18-01678-F.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA request: REQUEST #18- 01678 -F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. Please refer to the FOIA tracking number to check the status of your FOIA request at the link provided below:

https://foiaxpress.pal.ed.gov/app/CheckStatus.aspx

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 218-52
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920

From: U.S Department of Education

Good Afternoon,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject Privacy Act request: REQUEST # 18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. Please refer to the FOIA tracking number to check the status of your FOIA request at the link provided below:

https://foiaxpress.pal.ed.gov/app/CheckStatus.aspx

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

The documents have not been delivered yet.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 218-52
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920
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From: U.S Department of Education

Good Morning,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA request: REQUEST # 18-01678-F.

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. Please refer to the FOIA tracking number to check the status of your FOIA request at the link provided below:

https://foiaxpress.pal.ed.gov/app/CheckStatus.aspx

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. We are still within the 20 day processing timeframe.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

The documents have not been delivered yet.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 218-52
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920
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From: U.S Department of Education

Good Afternoon,

This e-mail is in response to your request for a status on the subject FOIA request: REQUEST # 18-01678-F

Status: Pending

Conducting Search for responsive records. The program office assigned to search for records responsive to your request is still conducting its search. Once the search for responsive records has been completed the status will be updated accordingly. Please refer to the FOIA tracking number to check the status of your FOIA request at the link provided below:

https://foiaxpress.pal.ed.gov/app/CheckStatus.aspx

We understand how important your FOIA Request is to you and want to handle it as soon as possible but we must process all FOIA request in their order of receipt. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. We are still within the 20 day processing timeframe.

The analyst that has been assigned to your request has been notified in hopes to provide you with additional information when possible.

The documents have not been delivered yet.

Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Education FOIA Service Center!

ED FOIA Manager
U.S. Department of Education
FOIA Service Center
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Room 218-52
Washington, DC 20202
FSC Hotline: (202) 401-8365
FSC Fax: (202) 401-0920
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From: U.S Department of Education

Hello,

The estimated completion date for your FOIA request 18-01678-F is December 16th 2022.

ED FOIA MANAGER
FOIA Service Center
Office of the Secretary
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20202-4510
FOIA Hotline (202) 401-8365

From: U.S Department of Education

A fix is required to perfect the request. Postmark: November 02, 2023

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