FDA Twitter Post - Misinformation
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2022-8184 FDA22087887 |
| Submitted | Nov. 15, 2022 |
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From: AFL
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Please provide all documents leading to Twitter post https://twitter.com/US_FDA/status/1592215911930494976 which reads "Are you using social for good? #MemeMonday".
This should be read to include all documents and correspondence related to the drafting, editing, and approval process for this post, including which officials drafted and approved the post.
The time frame for this request is November 1, 2022, through November 14, 2022.
Andrew Block
America First Legal Foundation
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,
AFL
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Sincerely,
Sarah Kotler
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