Which of the following is true of the Freedom of Information Act?
A) It requires government agencies to notify the media if they are exceeding their budget for the fiscal year.
B) It requires federal agencies to disclose information on file about an individual to that individual upon his or her request.
C) It provides for a statute of limitations on the Government in the Sunshine Act.
D) It requires executive agencies to release information to congressional oversight committees.
E) It was repealed after 9/11.

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The Freedom of Information Act requires federal agencies to disclose information on file about an individual to that individual upon his or her request. Option A is incorrect because the act does not require government agencies to notify the media about exceeding their budget. Option C is incorrect because the statute of limitations is not provided by the Freedom of Information Act, it is provided by other laws such as the Privacy Act. Option D is partially correct, as the act does require executive agencies to release information to congressional oversight committees but it is not the only requirement. Option E is incorrect because the act was not repealed after 9/11.

Which of the Following Is True of the Freedom of Information