Milligan USAID Predict

To Whom It May Concern:

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

Any written or electronic communication, including emails, email attachments, memos, guidances and white papers, sent or received by Counselor Chris Milligan (and/or his executive assistants) that relate to the Emerging Pandemic Threats program, also known as the PREDICT or Predict program, a global disease surveillance program funded by USAID that was shuttered in 2019. This request seeks records produced since August 1, 2017. This request specifically seeks records related to the decision to shutdown, end, and/or stop funding the Predict program, the closure of which was covered in a 2019 New York Times article. I include that article for your reference here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/25/health/predict-usaid-viruses.html

I am a reporter with The Guardian and other outlets.

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,

Jimmy Tobias

Hello,

I am writing to get an update on this FOIA request. Please let me know where things stand with it if you get a chance. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Tobias

Hello USAID FOIA Office,

Forgive the additional note, but if possible I would like a specific update on the estimated completion date of this request.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Tobias