In fact, the letter from the IDFA to the USDA is evidence of how well resourced special interests can have influence through access (in the letter the IDFA thanks Secretary Vilsack for the opportunity to meet with his Chief of Staff and General Counsel).

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In a letter to the ELC, the assistant information commissioner, Emily McCarthy, stated her office is investigating possible violations of the Access to Information Act.

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