The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. The American agency that administers the work proposed by the FOIA is an independent research institute and library located at The George Washington University (the archives)
Yes, I believe it benefits the citizen. In that it serves as a repository of government records on a wide range of topics pertaining to national security, foreign intelligence and economic policies of the United States. The archives also broaden access to the historical record and is a leading advocate and user of the freedom of information act. The archive regularly publishes portions of its collection on the world Wide Web, CD Rom and in books making it accessible to the public. Thus, I believe it benefits the citizens in that respect.
