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IBA Newsroom > Tip of the Week > Journalism > FOIA Tips For Coronavirus Stories

FOIA Tips For Coronavirus Stories

Posted May 13, 2020 by Bill Wheelhouse

A lot of great stories about COVID-19 are hidden.   Here are some great suggestions on how to FOIA for them.

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