SBA referencing WWE

David Bixenspan filed this request with the Small Business Administration of the United States of America.
Tracking #

SBA-2018-000117

Est. Completion None
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Communications

From: David Bixenspan

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act and is part of my reporting process as a journalist for Deadspin. I hereby request the following records:

All internal communications since November 2016 referencing any of the following:

World Wrestling Entertainment
WWE
World Wrestling Federation
WWF
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment
WWFE
Titan Sports
Event Services
Tom Cole
Thomas Cole
Chris Loss
Christopher Loss
Scott Hopkins
Jeff Tretter
Jeffrey Tretter
Jerry Mallette
Gerald Mallette
Terry Garvin
Terry Joyal
Mel Phillips
Melvin Phillips
Murry Hodgson
Bill Barnes
William Barnes

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,

David Bixenspan

From: Small Business Administration

This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/view/request?objectId=090004d2816a2804)
* Tracking Number: SBA-2018-000117
* Requester Name: David Bixenspan
* Date Submitted: 10/26/2017
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: All internal communications since November 2016 referencing any of the following: World Wrestling Entertainment WWE World Wrestling Federation WWF World Wrestling Federation Entertainment WWFE Titan Sports Event Services Tom Cole Thomas Cole Chris Loss Christopher Loss Scott Hopkins Jeff Tretter Jeffrey Tretter Jerry Mallette Gerald Mallette Terry Garvin Terry Joyal Mel Phillips Melvin Phillips Murry Hodgson Bill Barnes William Barnes 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.

From: Small Business Administration

Good afternoon Mr. Bixenspan,

In order to process your FOIA request, the description of the documents requested must be clarified. Would you please identify the persons or departments involved in this FOIA request.

Thank you,

Carol J. Hulme
Office of Hearings and Appeals
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 3rd St S.W., Suite 8500
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-7351 (Direct Dial)

From: David Bixenspan

I am attempting to find any records since the election of the current administration that references SBA Administrator Linda McMahon's family's company, World Wrestling Entertainment, as well as certain names involved in past news stories and litigation with her or the company.

Thanks.

From: Small Business Administration

David - We are working on responding to your FOIA request and would like to discuss the possibility of narrowing the scope of your request. Please give me or David Fishman a call at your earliest convenience. I can be reached at (202) 205-6643 and David can be reached at (202) 205-6861.

Thank you.

Karen Hunter
Trial Attorney
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Small Business Administration
(202) 205-6643

From: David Bixenspan

Any further updates since out phone discussion?

Thanks.

From: Small Business Administration

We just received the responsive emails and are currently reviewing them. I anticipate having a response to you before the end of the year.

Thanks.

Karen

From: David Bixenspan

Since the last business day before the end of the year just passed, any further updates?

Thanks.

From: David Bixenspan

Any further updates on SBA-2018-000117 since missing the deadline you had mentioned?

Thanks.

From: Small Business Administration

Sorry for the delay responding to you. Can we discuss this tomorrow afternoon at 2:30? If that time does not work, please let me know what does.

Thanks.

Karen

From: David Bixenspan

Didn't see this til now, will call you.

From: Small Business Administration

David - we have performed the search and would like to discuss the results with you. Can you please give David Fishman ((202) 205-6861) or me a call at your earliest convenience.

Thank you.

Karen

Karen Hunter
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Small Business Administration
(202) 205-6643

From: Small Business Administration

Mr. Bixenspan,

Please see the attached letter in response to your Freedom of Information Act request. If you have any questions, please contact the Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, David Fishman, at 202-205-6861.

Thank you.

Morgan Burns
Legal Administrative Specialist
Office of General Counsel
202-205-6824

From: Small Business Administration

Your request for Fee Waiver for the FOIA request SBA-2018-000117 has been fully granted. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Request Created on: 10/26/2017
* Fee Waiver Disposition Reason: N/A
* Request Long Description: All internal communications since November 2016 referencing any of the following: World Wrestling Entertainment WWE World Wrestling Federation WWF World Wrestling Federation Entertainment WWFE Titan Sports Event Services Tom Cole Thomas Cole Chris Loss Christopher Loss Scott Hopkins Jeff Tretter Jeffrey Tretter Jerry Mallette Gerald Mallette Terry Garvin Terry Joyal Mel Phillips Melvin Phillips Murry Hodgson Bill Barnes William Barnes 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.

From: Small Business Administration

Please see attached response that was provided for the above mentioned request.

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