Based on guidance by Bill Clinton and his reliance on President Bush’s November 2001 order that expands former presidents’ ability to keep internal White House records private, federal archivists will prevent public access to Clinton’s papers on the 140 pardons he issued in his last days – including his granting of clemency to fugitive millionaire Marc Rich. The decision has blocked USA Today’s Freedom of Information Act Request for information about White House pardon communications and pardon requests rejected by the Justice Department. (USA Today)
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