Request for complete email thread containing Paul Alexander's "We want them infected" email
| Tracking # |
22-00788-FOIA 22-00795-FOIA 22-00788-FOIA |
| Submitted | Jan. 23, 2022 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Christopher Tidmarsh
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
The complete email thread between former CDC science adviser Paul Alexander and former HHS assistant secretary for public affairs Michael Caputo that contains Mr. Alexander's email to Mr. Caputo on July 4, 2020 in which he states, "Infants, kids, teens, young people, young adults, middle aged with no conditions etc. have zero to little risk…so we use them to develop herd…we want them infected…"
The email in question is referenced in the following news article in Politico:
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/16/trump-appointee-demanded-herd-immunity-strategy-446408
According to the article, the email was obtained by the House Oversight Committee's select subcommittee on coronavirus.
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,
Christopher Tidmarsh
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Tidmarsh,Christopher,
The status of your FOIA request #22-00788-FOIA has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the CDC FOIA Public Access Link click on the Application URL below.
https://foia.cdc.gov/
Sincerely,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Christopher Tidmarsh,
Case Number 22-00788-FOIA has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference case number 22-00788-FOIA.
Regards,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Tidmarsh,Christopher,
The status of your FOIA request #22-00795-FOIA has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the CDC FOIA Public Access Link click on the Application URL below.
https://foia.cdc.gov/
Sincerely,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Christopher Tidmarsh,
Case Number 22-00795-FOIA has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference case number 22-00795-FOIA.
Regards,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Christopher Tidmarsh,
Your request has been received by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The request has been assigned tracking # 22-00788-FOIA, please log into your account and review your submission.
The application address is https://foia.cdc.gov/.
Thank you,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
January 26, 2022
Request Number: 22-00795-FOIA
Dear Mr. Tidmarsh: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of January 24, 2022, for To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:The complete email thread between former CDC science adviser Paul Alexander and former HHS assistant secretary for public affairs Michael Caputo that contains Mr. Alexander's email to Mr. Caputo on July 4, 2020 in which he states, "Infants, kids, teens, young people, young adults, middle aged with no conditions etc. have zero to little risk…so we use them to develop herd…we want them infected…"The email in question is referenced in the following news article in Politico:https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/16/trump-appointee-demanded-herd-immunity-strategy-446408According to the article, the email was obtained by the House Oversight Committee's select subcommittee on coronavirus.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,Christopher TidmarshUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6399
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
January 26, 2022
Request Number: 22-00788-FOIA
Dear Mr. Tidmarsh: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of January 24, 2022, for To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:The complete email thread between former CDC science adviser Paul Alexander and former HHS assistant secretary for public affairs Michael Caputo that contains Mr. Alexander's email to Mr. Caputo on July 4, 2020 in which he states, "Infants, kids, teens, young people, young adults, middle aged with no conditions etc. have zero to little risk…so we use them to develop herd…we want them infected…"The email in question is referenced in the following news article in Politico:https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/16/trump-appointee-demanded-herd-immunity-strategy-446408According to the article, the email was obtained by the House Oversight Committee's select subcommittee on coronavirus.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,Christopher TidmarshUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6399
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
January 28, 2022
Request Number: 22-00788-FOIA
Dear Mr. Tidmarsh: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of January 24, 2022, for To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:The complete email thread between former CDC science adviser Paul Alexander and former HHS assistant secretary for public affairs Michael Caputo that contains Mr. Alexander's email to Mr. Caputo on July 4, 2020 in which he states, "Infants, kids, teens, young people, young adults, middle aged with no conditions etc. have zero to little risk…so we use them to develop herd…we want them infected…"The email in question is referenced in the following news article in Politico:https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/16/trump-appointee-demanded-herd-immunity-strategy-446408According to the article, the email was obtained by the House Oversight Committee's select subcommittee on coronavirus.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,Christopher TidmarshUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6399
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