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Public records guides and Medicare explainers, written plain and sourced to the letter of the law.
Practical guides to the laws that govern funerals, deathcare, and Medicare, from a writer who reads the statutes so you don't have to.
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How to File a Federal FOIA Request: The 20 Day Clock, the 100 Free Pages, and the Federal Office That Mediates When Agencies Stall
Federal agencies owe a response within 20 working days, most requesters get the first two hours of search time and 100 pages free, and a mediation office at the National Archives steps in when talks break down.
Where the Medicare Money Goes
The opening question is simple. When choices shrink for the people using Medicare, who benefits?
How to File a Records Request in New York: The Deadlines, the 25 Cent Fee Cap, and the Free State Office That Answers Questions
New York agencies have five business days to respond to a records request, 25 cents a page is the copy fee ceiling, and search time is free by law. The first Records Desk guide walks through the statute using funeral firm inspection records as the working example.