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E. It was repealed after 9/11.


Answer: B

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