Like the section on how readers can use state Sunshine laws, you may want to provide information on what citizens can find out because of the Freedom of Information Act:

• Find out what information is in your own FBI file.
• Check information in others' FBI files after they've died.
• Find out how much federal employees in your city or state are paid.
• Look into defense contracts awarded to companies in your area.
• Review the environmental impact statement on an industry or other site in your town.
• Check if school districts in your area have complied with anti-discrimination laws.

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