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15 Mar, 4 tweets, 3 min read
In honor of @SunshineWeek, we’re extending our #FOIA fundraising efforts! #SunshineWeek is an initiative led by @NewsLeaders, in partnership with other media and civic organizations, to promote access to information and open government.
Now through March 22, every BuzzFeed News Membership sign up or one-time contribution will go towards our FOIA legal fund.

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When you contribute, you’ll become a BuzzFeed News member and receive special member-only emails, including an inside look when we publish the next major #FOIA scoop.

And most importantly, you'll help keep the government transparent.

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Help us continue our government #accountability work by contributing at the link below. Thank you for supporting our journalism.

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