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Other Sources of Information
** Consumer's Resource Handbook
Published by the U.S. Office of Consumer Affairs, the
comprehensive booklet tells consumers how to complain and get
results. It lists the federal agencies which are responsible
for resolving particular consumer problems and tells where
help is available in state and local governments and private
organizations. Single copies are free and may be obtained by
writing to Handbook, Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO
81009.
** U.S. Government Manual
This is the official handbook of the federal government.
Published by the National Archives and Records
Administration, it describes the programs in each federal
agency, lists the names of top personnel, the mailing
address, and a general information telephone number. It is
available in most public libraries or can be purchased for
$21.00 by sending a check or money order to the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402.
** The Privacy Act of 1974
This Act gives citizens the right to see files about
themselves, subject to its exemptions; to request an
amendment if the record is incomplete, untimely, irrelevant,
or inaccurate; and the right to sue the government for
permitting others to see their files unless specifically
permitted by the Act. A complete copy of the Privacy Act can
be found as Section 552a of Title 5 of the U.S. Code. Or you
may order a copy of the Privacy Act, Public Law 93-579, from
the Superintendent of Documents. U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402, for $2.50. Please note stock
number 022-003-90866-8.
** A Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act
and the Privacy Act of 1974 to Request Government Records
This booklet, written by the Committee on Government
Operations, U.S. House of Representatives, provides a much
more detailed explanation of the Freedom of Information Act
and the Privacy Act than this brochure. It may be purchased
for $1.75 from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please note
stock number 052-071-00865-9.
** Justice Department Guide to the Freedom of Information Act
This detailed discussion is annually updated by the Justice
Department's Office of Information and Privacy. Especially
useful to attorneys, it is a comprehensive summary of the
law, including a discussion of the nine FOIA exemptions and
its most important procedural aspects. It is included in the
Freedom of Information Case List, 1990 edition, which may be
purchased for $20.00 by sending a check or money order to the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. Please note stock number
027-000-01336-8.
** FOIA Update
This newsletter of information and guidance for federal
agencies, published quarterly by the Office of Information
and Privacy, U.S. Department of Justice, is available from
the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please not stock number
727-002-00000-6. Annual subscription price: $5.00 domestic;
$6.25 foreign.
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