Letter of Notification of Presidential Records Release (George W. … · 2017-06-08 · The White...

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(LM 2017-071)

June 8, 2017

The Honorable Donald F. McGahn, II

Counsel to the President

The White House

Washington, D.C. 20502

Dear Mr. McGahn:

In accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as amended, 44

U.S.C. §§2201-2209, this letter constitutes a formal notice from the National Archives and

Records Administration (NARA) to the incumbent President of our intent to open George W.

Bush Presidential records in response to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests listed

in Attachment A.

This material, consisting of 32,575 pages and 30,362 assets, has been reviewed for the six PRA

Presidential restrictive categories, including confidential communications requesting or

submitting advice (P5) and material related to appointments to federal office (P2), as they were

eased by President George W. Bush on November 15, 2010. These records were also reviewed

for all applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, 10,693 pages and 11,157 assets

in whole, and 3,338 pages and 2,416 assets in part have been restricted. Therefore, NARA is

proposing to open the remaining 18,544 pages and 16,789 assets in whole and 3,338 pages and

2,416 assets in part that do not require closure under 44 U.S.C. § 2204. A copy of any records

proposed for release under this notice will be provided to you upon your request.

We are also concurrently informing former President George W. Bush’s representative, Tobi

Young, of our intent to release these records. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a), NARA will release

the records 60 working days from the date of this letter, which is September 1, 2017, unless the

former or incumbent President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or

asserts a constitutionally based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let

us know if you are able to complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day

period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on

the NARA website.

If you have any questions relating to this notification, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or

NARA General Counsel Gary M. Stern at (301) 837-3026.

Sincerely,

B. JOHN LASTER

DIRECTOR

Presidential Materials Division

Enclosure

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ATTACHMENT A

Case Number Topic Material

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for Opening 2014-0130-F[1] All records related to Valerie Wilson, also

known as Valerie Plame, or to her husband,

Joseph Wilson and a list of folder titles related

to unauthorized disclosures of classified

information

184 folder

titles;

10,037

assets

1 folder title;

5,538 assets

in whole;

1,355 assets

in part

183 folder titles;

3,144 assets in

whole; 1,355

assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all records relating to

Valerie Wilson, also known as Valerie Plame, or to her husband, Joseph Wilson and a list of files or

folders related to unauthorized disclosures of classified information. The George W. Bush

Presidential textual records proposed for opening are limited to a list of folder titles related to the

unauthorized disclosure of classified information. The majority of responsive folder titles are from

the White House Counsel’s Office, the Office of Administration, and the White House Office of

Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening are news clippings and press briefing

transcripts related to Valerie Plame Wilson, correspondence with journalists regarding the Plame

investigation and subsequent court cases, correspondence with members of the general public about

the Plame investigation, publicly available documents relating to Congressional hearings and

investigations, and publicly filed documents in various court cases related to Valerie Plame Wilson.

The court cases include: In Re: Grand Jury Subpoena, Judith Miller; United States v. I. Lewis Libby

Jr.; Valerie Plame Wilson, et al. v. I. Lewis Libby Jr., et al.; Committee on the Judiciary of the

United States House of Representatives v. Harriet Miers and Joshua B. Bolten; and Citizens for

Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Executive Office of the President, et al. Also included

are press pool reports, talking points, invitations to public events, excerpts from published reports,

lists of FOIA requests pending at Executive Branch agencies, letters from members of Congress and

summaries thereof, lists of upcoming legislative activities, and questions for the record submitted by

members of Congress to individuals nominated for office or to the judiciary. These records date

between January 1, 2003 and January 20, 2009 and are from the Automated Records Management

System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email – Restored – 21 Days, Exchange Email –

Restored – 33 Days, Exchange Email – Restored – 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST)

Search and Access Sets.


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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Commissioner

699 assets 463 assets in

whole; 45

assets in part

191 assets in

whole; 45 assets in

part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records created by or

sent to Kathleen Casey, SEC Commissioner. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records

proposed for opening are articles; invitations; emails setting up phone calls and lunches; a Statement

of Administration Policy regarding H.R. 1257; and a press release, Q and A, talking points, and

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agreement related to the Principles and Guidelines Regarding Private Pools of Capital. These emails

are mainly between Kathleen Casey and Keith Hennessey or Bryan Corbett. These electronic records

are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.


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for Opening 2014-0377-F The Housing and Credit Crisis of 2008-2009,

Limited to Information or Correspondence

with the SEC, FINRA, CFCT, Christopher

Dodd, or Barney Frank

32 pages;

599 assets

255 assets in

whole; 15

assets in part

32 pages, 329

assets in whole; 15

assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to the

housing and credit crisis of 2008-2009, limited to information or correspondence with the Securities

and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the U.S.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFCT), Christopher Dodd, or Barney Frank. The George

W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are letters from Christopher Dodd and

other senators to President George W. Bush regarding the housing crisis. These materials are from

the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files. Electronic records proposed for

opening consist of articles, talking points, fact sheets, press releases, Q & As, agendas, speech drafts,

testimony and remarks, legislation and drafts thereof, and routine informational and enrolled bill

memoranda. Testimony and remarks come from Chairman Christopher Cox of the SEC and

Chairman Bernanke of the Federal Reserve Board, as well as press releases with remarks from

Senator Christopher Dodd. Additionally, there are agendas for meetings of the Interagency Financial

Markets Group and the President’s Working Group. White House Q & As, press releases, fact

sheets, and speeches relate to credit and housing markets and the economy. Also included are

summaries of legislation and draft and final versions of legislation and amendments to legislation

such as the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Finally, there is an information

memorandum entitled “The Involvement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in Various Aspects of the

Mortgage Market” for Edward Lazear, and a routine enrolled bill memoranda for President George

W. Bush regarding H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. These electronic

records are from the Exchange Email, CEA Shared Drive, NSC Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive,

OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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Chairman

462 pages;

216 assets

56 pages,

135 assets in

whole; 15

pages, 4

assets in part

391 pages, 77

assets in whole; 15

pages, 4 assets in

part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to Laura

Unger, SEC Acting Chairman. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for

opening are correspondence, correspondence tracking sheets, fax transmittal sheets, routine

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memoranda, and press releases. These materials are from the White House Office of Records

Management Subject Files, and White House Office of Presidential Personnel and consist of

correspondence to President George W. Bush and Andy Card from individuals and organizations

including meeting requests, requests for assistance, and invitations. Also included are articles, press

releases, and reports sent from organizations. Additionally, a 2002 report on Sudan from the U.S.

Commission on International Religious Freedom is present. There is also correspondence with Laura

Unger, SEC Chairman, regarding the long-term lease of property, the transmittal of reports from the

SEC and Securities Investor Protection Corporation, and a White House tour request. In addition,

there are routine memoranda, orders, and press releases regarding the designation of Laura Unger as

Acting Chairman of the SEC and also the transmittal of her resignation from the SEC. Electronic

records proposed for opening consist of news clippings, newsletters, correspondence confirming

President George W. Bush’s appointment of Laura Unger as Acting Chairman of the SEC,

invitations to public events, summaries of upcoming Congressional activities, phone lists, talking

points, excerpts of the Congressional Record related to the No Child Left Behind Act, comments

from interest groups on proposed regulations, scheduling proposals for photographs with President

George W. Bush, routine administrative correspondence, and routine correspondence about the

resignation of government officials. These materials are from the Automated Records Management

System (ARMS) Email and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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regarding the book Bush’s Brain by James

Moore and Wayne Slater

81 pages;

1,592

assets

538 assets in

whole; 17

pages, 187

assets in part

64 pages, 867

assets in whole; 17

pages, 187 assets

in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to

information to, from, or about Karl Rove regarding the book Bush’s Brain by James Moore and

Wayne Slater. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are letters to

and from Karl Rove relating to the book, copies of pages from The Architect (another book by

Moore and Slater), copies of routing memoranda and envelopes, barcode scanning sheets, a student

research paper, fax cover sheets, and published articles and book reviews. These materials are from

the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist

mainly of articles and press surrounding the release of Bush’s Brain including publicity and reviews;

as well as articles about Karl Rove during his tenure at the White House; correspondence with

reporters, particularly Carl Cannon; interview requests; and questions from reporters. These

electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email,

Exchange Email - Restored 21 Days, Exchange Email - Restored 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage

Table (PST), CEA Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access

Sets.

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photographs

478

photographs

4,315 photographs

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs from trips

by President George W. Bush to Warsaw Poland on June 15-16, 2001; Moline, IL on January 14,

2002; St. Louis and O’Fallon, MO on March 18, 2002; St. Charles, MO on November 4, 2002; St.

Louis, MO on January 5, 2004; and, Springfield, IL on April 19, 2005. The George W. Bush

Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs from trips, which depict

meetings, remarks, routine arrivals and departures, “grip and grins,” rope lines, and other events.

Included is President George W. Bush’s June 15-16, 2001 trip to Warsaw, Poland. Photographs

show an arrival ceremony at the Presidential Palace, meetings and a press availability with President

Aleksandar Kwasniewski, meetings with Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek, as well as wreath laying

ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial and the Home Army

Memorial. Also included are photos from an address by President George W. Bush at Warsaw

University, a State Dinner, and an embassy greeting. Additional photographs depict Mrs. Laura Bush

visiting a children’s hospital, the Lauder Morasha School, an orphanage, and the Nozyk Synagogue

as well as events with Mrs. Jolanta Kwasniewska. Photographs from domestic trips show a tour and

remarks on the economy at John Deere Harvester Works in Moline, IL on January 14, 2002; a

meeting with faith leaders in St. Louis, MO on March 18, 2002; and a roundtable with small

business owners and remarks to employees at Albers Manufacturing Company, Inc. in O’Fallon, MO

on March 18, 2002. Also depicted are a visit to Pierre Laclede Elementary School in St. Louis, MO

on January 5, 2004 where President George W. Bush visited with 4th grade students in the school

library and attended an event on No Child Left Behind. Lastly, there are photographs of a tour and

remarks at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Dedication in Springfield, IL on

April 19, 2005. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and

Access Set.


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visits to see Edward Gillespie, as well as any

visits made by Edward Gillespie

748 pages 7 pages in

whole; 741

pages in part

741 pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for visitor logs showing

Edward “Ed” W. Gillespie’s visits to the White House, as well as any visitor logs that document

visits made to see Mr. Gillespie. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for

opening are Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) entries that document visits for which

Edward Gillespie was either the visitor or the individual being visited. These materials are from the

Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) Search and Access Set.

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Bush’s campaign statement regarding budget

deficits from January 2001—December 2001

38 pages;

132 assets

27 assets in

whole; 4

assets in part

38 pages, 101

assets in whole; 4

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President George W. Bush’s statements between 01/01/2001 and 12/31/2002 that he had said during

the campaign he would only run budget deficits during times of war, recession, or national

emergency. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are copies of a

letter from Karl Rove to Al Hunt regarding President George W. Bush’s lack of comments regarding

service and a collection of printed news clips relating to service from whitehouse.gov. These

materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files. Electronic records

proposed for opening consist of articles; transcripts, excerpts, website versions, and press releases of

speeches, press availabilities, and interviews; and research concerning the statement that President

George W. Bush said during the campaign in Chicago that he would only run budget deficits during

times of war, recession, or national emergency. These electronic records are from the Automated

Records Management System (ARMS), OA Shared Drive, OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared

Drive Search and Access Sets.


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confirmation of Stephen C. Robinson as a

U.S. District Judge for the Southern District

of New York

640 pages;

519 assets

316 pages,

412 assets in

whole; 54

pages, 20

assets in part

270 pages, 87

assets in whole; 54

pages, 20 assets in

part


nomination and confirmation of Stephen C. Robinson as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern

District of New York. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are

resumes, biographical information, fax cover sheets, routine memoranda, routing memoranda,

correspondence, formal nomination paperwork, press releases, charts, and printed legal cases. The

resumes and biographical information are from various approved nominees for judicial

appointments. Documents relating to Robinson’s appointment include the formal nomination sent to

Congress, the memorandum to President George W. Bush approving Robinson’s nomination, as well

as biographical information. Correspondence includes letters from President George W. Bush to

various newly appointed judges, letters from Congress requesting the appointment of nominees, and

letters from current judges informing the White House of their intent to retire. These materials are

from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files, White House Counsel’s Office,

and the Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of

spreadsheets tracking the confirmation process of judicial nominees, lists of the minority judges

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nominated by President George W. Bush, reports on the status of judicial nominations, compilations

of news articles, copies of a press release from Senator Chuck Schumer’s office, daily whip notice

updates regarding occurrences in Congress, and emails regarding the submission of paperwork for

nominations. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System

(ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored – 33 Days, and WHO Shared Drive Search

and Access Sets.


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to January 31, 2007 between Benjamin Ho

and Neel Kashkari, Keith Hennessy, Al

Hubbard, Andy Karsner, or Edward Lazear


whole; 2 in

part

89 assets in whole;

2 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for electronic

correspondence from July 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007, between Benjamin Ho and Neel Kashkari,

Keith Hennessey, Al Hubbard, Andy Karsner, or Edward Lazear. The George W. Bush Presidential

electronic records proposed for opening are articles, charts, published papers, proposed rule

language, and emails setting up phone calls and meetings. These materials are from the Exchange

Email Search and Access Set.


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for Opening 2014-0479-F All records related to the requester 11 pages;

129 assets

12 assets in

whole; 5

assets in part

11 pages, 112

assets in whole; 5

assets in part

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all records

related to the requester. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening

include a printed email regarding the requester’s FOIA litigation and publicly filed court documents.

These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office. Electronic records proposed for

opening to the requester only include excerpts of “Yesterday’s Mail” compilations that contain

emails sent by the requester, correspondence about the requester’s FOIA requests, published

newsletters regarding FOIA litigation, Fed Ex tracking logs of mail sent by the White House to

various individuals, and copies of publicly filed court documents related to litigation with the

requester. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email and WHO Shared Drive Search and

Access Sets.

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10 pages;

919 assets

894 assets in

whole; 17

assets in part

10 pages; 8 assets

in whole; 17 assets

in part


21st Century Energy Project. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening

are press releases, printed advertisements, and scripts for radio advertisements from the 21st Century

Energy Project and Americans for Better Education. These materials are from the Office of Strategic

Initiatives. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of emails with attachments of

advertisements for the 21st Century Energy Project, a memo announcing a meeting between senators

and energy interest groups, an invitation from Ashley Meece (a staff member of the 21st Century

Energy Project) to the White House for an energy policy meeting, RSVPs for the aforementioned

meeting, news articles with commentary, and a spreadsheet containing statistics regarding

advertisements promoting and advertisements against Bush administration policies. These electronic

records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC

Personal Storage Table (PST), and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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and 01/17/2009—01/18/2009

6,245

assets

524 assets in

whole; 11

assets in part

5,710 assets in

whole; 11 assets in

part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs taken

from February 1, 2001 to February 14, 2001 and January 17, 2009 to January 18, 2009. The George

W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of routine events

including travel aboard Air Force One and Marine One, arrivals and departures, meetings with staff,

staff portraits, military promotion and award ceremonies, swearing in ceremonies, the presentation

of diplomatic credentials, radio and video tapings, and photo opportunities and “grip and grins.”

Events from 2001 include the National Prayer Breakfast, remarks announcing the New Freedom

Initiative for people with disabilities, Democratic and Republican congressional retreats, multiple

events regarding President George W. Bush’s tax cut plan, various meetings with business leaders, a

trip to Tree Top Toys and Books, and a visit to J.C. Nalle Elementary School in Washington, D.C.

Other events pictured include a visit to the White House by Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada,

a phone call with President-Elect Ariel Sharon of Israel, a military dinner with the Joint Chiefs of

staff and regional Commanders-In-Chief, a visit to the White House by the Tuskegee Airmen, a

movie screening of “Thirteen Days,” and law enforcement officers investigating a shooting incident

near the southeast gate of the White House. Also included are visits to and remarks at military

installations including Fort Stewart, Georgia, Norfolk Naval Air Station, in Norfolk, Virginia, and

the Air National Guard in Charleston, West Virginia. Photographs from 2009 include images of

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pages from volume one of President George W. Bush’s Guest Book, Camp David interior, and a

farewell ceremony with military personnel at Camp David. These materials are from the White

House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.


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propane-powered truck donated to President

George W. Bush for his Crawford, Texas

ranch

1,978

assets

1,142 assets

in whole; 2

assets in part

834 assets in

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part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs from 2001

of a Ford F-250 propane-powered truck that was donated to President George W. Bush for his

Crawford, Texas ranch. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening

include photographs from 2001 taken at President George W. Bush’s ranch in Crawford, Texas.

Photographs depict President George W. Bush working on the ranch, driving his truck, giving tours

and attending routine meetings and briefings. Specific events photographed include an interview

with Claire Shipman of ABC News, a press pool tour of the ranch, remarks on and signing of H.R.

2213, Crop Year 2001 Agricultural Economic Assistance Act, August, 13, 2001, and a visit to the

ranch by President Vladimir Putin and Mrs. Lyudmila Putina on November 11, 2001. These

materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.


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September 11th United States Postage Stamp,

March 11, 2002

133 assets 0 assets 133 assets

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs from a

ceremony unveiling a new U.S. Postal Service stamp commemorating the efforts of recovery

workers in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New

York City. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include

photographs of the Oval Office ceremony from March 11, 2002, including greeting participants,

unveiling the stamp, and group photos of President George W. Bush with Postmaster General Jack

Potter, Firefighter Bill Eisengrein, Firefighter George Johnson, Congressman Gary Ackerman,

Firefighter Dan Williams and Photographer Thomas E. Franklin. These materials are from the White



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11 assets

198 pages in

whole; 6

72 pages, 5 assets

in whole; 6 pages,

6 assets in part

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assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records and

photographs related to Thaddeus Ridley. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed

for opening are barcode scanning sheets, routing memoranda, photographs of Camp David and

White House staff with President George W. Bush, and signed photographs of children who

participated in a Christmas pageant with President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. These


proposed for opening consist of individual and group photographs of President George W. Bush with

Thaddeus Ridley including Oval Office departure photographs and Camp David staff photographs.

These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.


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with Douglas Feith


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of

President George W. Bush with Douglas Feith. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records

proposed for opening include photographs of routine meetings including a National Security Council

meeting and a meeting with the Secretary of Defense, as well as Oval Office departure photos. These



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President George W. Bush


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of Gracia

Burnham meeting with President George W. Bush in July 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential

electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush meeting

with Gracia Burnham and her family in the Oval Office on July 24, 2002. These materials are from

the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.


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trip to Oklahoma City, September 12, 2008


whole

553 assets

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photos from President

George W. Bush’s trip to Oklahoma City, September 12, 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential

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electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of routine arrivals and departures,

“grip and grins,” meetings and events from President George W. Bush’s trip to Oklahoma City,

September 12, 2008. Photographs depict activities aboard Air Force One, such as meetings with staff

and members of Congress, staff working, an interview with National Geographic and a farewell

party. Events in Oklahoma City, OK include a roundtable on health savings accounts at the

Presbyterian Health Foundation Conference Center and President George W. Bush greeting military

personnel and their families. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential

Search and Access Set.


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Family Theater during the “We Were

Soldiers” movie


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs from inside

the White House Family Theater of the “We Were Soldiers” movie screening, February 26, 2002.

The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs from

inside the White House Family Theater during the “We Were Soldiers” movie screening, February

26, 2002. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access

Set.


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appointment

13 pages;

18 assets

2 pages, 17

assets in

whole

11 pages, 1 asset

in whole

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records

related to the requester’s potential appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services.

The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening include position descriptions

for the Assistant Secretary for Public Health and Emergency Preparedness and the Director of the

Office of Public Health and Emergency Preparedness. Additional material proposed for opening to

the requester only includes copies of a letter and resume from the requester. These materials are

from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening to

the requester only include a cover letter from the requester. These electronic records are from the

Exchange Email and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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appointees instructing all members of the

Executive Branch in PAS confirmed positions

38 pages 33 pages 5 pages

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to submit letters of resignation before January

20, 2009

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the final transition

staffing memo that would have been sent by White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten in late 2008 to

all political appointees in the George W. Bush administration instructing them to submit letters of

resignation before the incoming administration of Barack Obama. The George W. Bush Presidential

records proposed for opening are a barcode scanning sheet, charts listing the Cabinet, Executive

Office of the President, and Sub-Cabinet Agencies, and handwritten notes containing routine filing

and routing instructions. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management

Subject Files.


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for Opening 2017-0001-P White House Office of Records Management

Subject Files / MC (Meetings and

Conferences)[segment thereof], MC001

(Governor’s Conferences)[segment thereof],

and MC003 (White House

Conferences)[segment thereof]

9,499

pages

1,107 pages

in whole;

2,938 pages

in part

5,454 pages in

whole; 2,938

pages in part

The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the White

House Office of Records Management Subject Files – MC (Meetings and Conferences), [segment

thereof], MC001 (Governors’ Conferences) [segment thereof], and MC003 (White House

Conferences) [segment thereof]. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening

from these three series are materials related to routine and varied meetings and conferences, such as

those with foreign dignitaries, economic and business leaders, federal agency heads, or elementary

school groups. The majority is comprised of draft and final thank you letters sent from President

George W. Bush to meeting participants. Invitations, correspondence, gift tracking sheets, agendas,

talking points, briefings, participant lists, routine printed emails, routing memoranda, and other

background materials for varied formal and informal meetings, conferences, and events are included.

Also included are letters to President George W. Bush from Congress.


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for Opening 2017-0002-P Domestic Policy Council / Anna Lisa

Holand—Chron Files and General Files

1,744

pages

1,102 pages

in whole; 38

pages in part

604 pages in

whole; 38 pages in

part

The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of the office files of Anna

Lisa Holand. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening from the Chron Files

series consist of final and draft briefings, schedule proposals, correspondence, schedules, transcripts

of Presidential remarks, routing memoranda, administrative printed emails, and related material

regarding White House meetings and events. The records proposed for opening from the General

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Files series include correspondence routed to the Domestic Policy Council as an FYI, routing

memoranda, a draft Presidential greeting, and a Hudson Institute programs and scholars publication

from October 2005.


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Administrative files [segment thereof],

Hurricane Katrina files, and Subject files

19,177

pages

7,790 pages 11,176 pages

The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of a segment of the office

files of Claude Allen. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening from the

Administrative files series consist of administrative travel documents, receipts, an invitation, and a

fax cover sheet. The records proposed for opening from the Hurricane Katrina files series include

press releases, reports, status updates, cover sheets, routing memoranda, printed emails,

correspondence, fact sheets, Q&As, charts, and maps. These documents were primarily created

immediately following Hurricane Katrina. These materials detail the status of various components of

infrastructure and the recovery activities occurring in the impacted areas. Also included are agency

and outside organization reports regarding recovery activities, correspondence and proposals from

groups attempting to become involved in the rebuilding and recovery process, listings of which

federal agencies are involved with what aspects of rebuilding, and information regarding the

implementation of the National Response Plan. The records proposed for opening from the Subject

Files series include fact sheets, correspondence, cover sheets, routing memoranda, talking points,

printed emails, news articles, legal documents, presentations, final remarks, published reports, and

promotional material from organizations. Correspondence includes letters from Congress, letters

from organizations with proposals and information regarding those organizations, invitations, and

letters expressing policy viewpoints from the public, think tanks, and lobbying organizations. The

topics covered include a wide-array of domestic policy issues such as education, health care,

housing, marriage and family issues, the usage of stem cells, poverty, space exploration, Title IX,

transportation, reform of the United States Postal Service, and veterans’ issues. A significant portion

of material within this series pre-dates Allen’s tenure in the Domestic Policy Council. Documents

from 2001-2004 appear to have been created by and/or used by Allen’s predecessor, Margaret

LaMontagne Spellings.


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by White House staff in November and

December 2002


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for budget documents for

parties attended by White House staff in November and December 2002. The George W. Bush

Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails regarding the development of film

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from a camera used at the Office of Homeland Security holiday party. These materials are from the

Automated Records Management System (ARMS) Search and Access Set.


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part

2 assets in part

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents

related to correspondence to/from the requester. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records

proposed for opening to the requester only are single pages of the gift summaries detailing the gifts

received by President George W. Bush from July 12-19, 2001 and their disposition. These materials

are from the Correspondence Internet Quorum (IQ) and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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of Algiers


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all SMOF and

WHORM records that reference the 1966 Film The Battle of Algiers. The George W. Bush

Presidential records proposed for opening are barcode scanning sheets, correspondence between

Mrs. Laura Bush and the Librarian of Congress regarding a trip to Russia, internet printouts

including weather reports and articles, phone messages, thank you letters, and talking points. These

materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.


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W. Bush and National Rifle Association

Executives and Board Members


whole; 41

pages in part

94 pages in whole;

41 pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for correspondence

between President George W. Bush and the following National Rifle Association executives and

board members: Wayne LaPierre, Chris Cox, James Baker, David Keene, Marion Hammer, Oliver

North, Edward Land Jr., Larry Craig, David Lehman, and Tyler Schropp. The George W. Bush

Presidential records proposed for opening are draft and final correspondence, printed emails, and

internet printouts. All documents in this request relate to the preparation of routine correspondence

related to gifts received by President George W. Bush, birthday and condolence messages, and

participation in a meeting at the White House related to conservation. These materials are from the

White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.

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Andrew (Andy) Puzder


whole; 18

pages in part

34 pages in whole;

18 pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White

House Office of Records Management (WHORM) related to Andrew (Andy) Puzder. The George

W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are schedules and travel plans for President

George W. Bush, a briefing for a meeting between President George W. Bush and Representative

Mike Pence, a briefing regarding the guest aboard Air Force One, a description of the USA Freedom

Corps volunteer greeter, and barcode scanning sheets. These materials are from the White House

Office of Records Management Subject Files.


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(WHORM) files regarding Ajit Varadaraj Pai


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of

Records Management (WHORM) files regarding Ajit Varadaraj Pai. The George W. Bush

Presidential records proposed for opening are a barcode scanning sheet and administrative

correspondence related to a holiday letter sent by Chief of Staff Andy Card to George W. Bush

administration staff, as well as a copy of the letter itself. These materials are from the White House


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VIA EMAIL

(LM 2017-071)

June 8, 2017

Tobi Young

Office of George W. Bush

2943 SMU Boulevard

Dallas, TX 75205

Dear Ms. Young:

In accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as amended, 44 U.S.C.

§§2201-2209, this letter constitutes a formal notice from the National Archives and Records

Administration (NARA) to you, as former President George W. Bush’s representative, of our intent

to open George W. Bush Presidential records. These records were processed under the systematic

processing projects and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests described in Attachment A.

These records, consisting of 32,575 pages and 30,362 assets, have been reviewed for the six PRA

Presidential restrictive categories, including confidential communications requesting or submitting

advice (P5) and material related to appointments to federal office (P2), as they were eased by

President George W. Bush on November 15, 2010. These pages were also reviewed for all

applicable FOIA exemptions. As a result of this review, NARA has restricted 10,693 pages and

11,157 assets in whole, and 3,338 pages and 2,416 assets in part. NARA is proposing to open the

remaining 18,544 pages and 16,789 assets in whole and 3,338 pages and 2,416 assets in part that do

not require closure under 44 U.S.C. § 2204. A copy of any records proposed for release under this

notice will be made available to you upon your request.

We are also concurrently informing the incumbent President of our intent to release these George W.

Bush Presidential records. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2208(a), NARA will release the records 60 working

days from the date of this letter, which is September 1, 2017, unless the former or incumbent

President requests a one-time extension of an additional 30 working days or asserts a constitutionally

based privilege, in accordance with 44 U.S.C. 2208(b)-(d). Please let us know if you are able to

complete your review before the expiration of the 60 working day period. Pursuant to 44 U.S.C.

2208(a)(1)(B), we will make this notice available to the public on the NARA website.

If you have any questions relating to this notification, please contact me at (202) 357-5144 or NARA

General Counsel, Gary M. Stern, at (301) 837-3026.

Sincerely,

B. JOHN LASTER

DIRECTOR

Presidential Materials Division

Enclosure

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ATTACHMENT A


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known as Valerie Plame, or to her husband,

Joseph Wilson and a list of folder titles related

to unauthorized disclosures of classified

information

184 folder

titles;

10,037

assets

1 folder title;

5,538 assets

in whole;

1,355 assets

in part

183 folder titles;

3,144 assets in

whole; 1,355

assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all records relating to

Valerie Wilson, also known as Valerie Plame, or to her husband, Joseph Wilson and a list of files or

folders related to unauthorized disclosures of classified information. The George W. Bush

Presidential textual records proposed for opening are limited to a list of folder titles related to the

unauthorized disclosure of classified information. The majority of responsive folder titles are from

the White House Counsel’s Office, the Office of Administration, and the White House Office of

Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening are news clippings and press briefing

transcripts related to Valerie Plame Wilson, correspondence with journalists regarding the Plame

investigation and subsequent court cases, correspondence with members of the general public about

the Plame investigation, publicly available documents relating to Congressional hearings and

investigations, and publicly filed documents in various court cases related to Valerie Plame Wilson.

The court cases include: In Re: Grand Jury Subpoena, Judith Miller; United States v. I. Lewis Libby

Jr.; Valerie Plame Wilson, et al. v. I. Lewis Libby Jr., et al.; Committee on the Judiciary of the

United States House of Representatives v. Harriet Miers and Joshua B. Bolten; and Citizens for

Responsibility and Ethics in Washington v. Executive Office of the President, et al. Also included

are press pool reports, talking points, invitations to public events, excerpts from published reports,

lists of FOIA requests pending at Executive Branch agencies, letters from members of Congress and

summaries thereof, lists of upcoming legislative activities, and questions for the record submitted by

members of Congress to individuals nominated for office or to the judiciary. These records date

between January 1, 2003 and January 20, 2009 and are from the Automated Records Management

System (ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email – Restored – 21 Days, Exchange Email –

Restored – 33 Days, Exchange Email – Restored – 40 Days, and RNC Personal Storage Table (PST)

Search and Access Sets.


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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Commissioner


whole; 45

assets in part

191 assets in

whole; 45 assets in

part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records created by or

sent to Kathleen Casey, SEC Commissioner. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records

proposed for opening are articles; invitations; emails setting up phone calls and lunches; a Statement

of Administration Policy regarding H.R. 1257; and a press release, Q and A, talking points, and

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agreement related to the Principles and Guidelines Regarding Private Pools of Capital. These emails

are mainly between Kathleen Casey and Keith Hennessey or Bryan Corbett. These electronic records

are from the Exchange Email Search and Access Set.


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Limited to Information or Correspondence

with the SEC, FINRA, CFCT, Christopher

Dodd, or Barney Frank

32 pages;

599 assets

255 assets in

whole; 15

assets in part

32 pages, 329

assets in whole; 15

assets in part


housing and credit crisis of 2008-2009, limited to information or correspondence with the Securities

and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the U.S.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFCT), Christopher Dodd, or Barney Frank. The George

W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are letters from Christopher Dodd and

other senators to President George W. Bush regarding the housing crisis. These materials are from

the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files. Electronic records proposed for

opening consist of articles, talking points, fact sheets, press releases, Q & As, agendas, speech drafts,

testimony and remarks, legislation and drafts thereof, and routine informational and enrolled bill

memoranda. Testimony and remarks come from Chairman Christopher Cox of the SEC and

Chairman Bernanke of the Federal Reserve Board, as well as press releases with remarks from

Senator Christopher Dodd. Additionally, there are agendas for meetings of the Interagency Financial

Markets Group and the President’s Working Group. White House Q & As, press releases, fact

sheets, and speeches relate to credit and housing markets and the economy. Also included are

summaries of legislation and draft and final versions of legislation and amendments to legislation

such as the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Finally, there is an information

memorandum entitled “The Involvement of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in Various Aspects of the

Mortgage Market” for Edward Lazear, and a routine enrolled bill memoranda for President George

W. Bush regarding H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. These electronic

records are from the Exchange Email, CEA Shared Drive, NSC Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive,

OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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462 pages;

216 assets

56 pages,

135 assets in

whole; 15

pages, 4

assets in part

391 pages, 77

assets in whole; 15

pages, 4 assets in

part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records related to Laura

Unger, SEC Acting Chairman. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for

opening are correspondence, correspondence tracking sheets, fax transmittal sheets, routine

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memoranda, and press releases. These materials are from the White House Office of Records

Management Subject Files, and White House Office of Presidential Personnel and consist of

correspondence to President George W. Bush and Andy Card from individuals and organizations

including meeting requests, requests for assistance, and invitations. Also included are articles, press

releases, and reports sent from organizations. Additionally, a 2002 report on Sudan from the U.S.

Commission on International Religious Freedom is present. There is also correspondence with Laura

Unger, SEC Chairman, regarding the long-term lease of property, the transmittal of reports from the

SEC and Securities Investor Protection Corporation, and a White House tour request. In addition,

there are routine memoranda, orders, and press releases regarding the designation of Laura Unger as

Acting Chairman of the SEC and also the transmittal of her resignation from the SEC. Electronic

records proposed for opening consist of news clippings, newsletters, correspondence confirming

President George W. Bush’s appointment of Laura Unger as Acting Chairman of the SEC,

invitations to public events, summaries of upcoming Congressional activities, phone lists, talking

points, excerpts of the Congressional Record related to the No Child Left Behind Act, comments

from interest groups on proposed regulations, scheduling proposals for photographs with President

George W. Bush, routine administrative correspondence, and routine correspondence about the

resignation of government officials. These materials are from the Automated Records Management

System (ARMS) Email and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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regarding the book Bush’s Brain by James

Moore and Wayne Slater

81 pages;

1,592

assets

538 assets in

whole; 17

pages, 187

assets in part

64 pages, 867

assets in whole; 17

pages, 187 assets

in part


information to, from, or about Karl Rove regarding the book Bush’s Brain by James Moore and

Wayne Slater. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are letters to

and from Karl Rove relating to the book, copies of pages from The Architect (another book by

Moore and Slater), copies of routing memoranda and envelopes, barcode scanning sheets, a student

research paper, fax cover sheets, and published articles and book reviews. These materials are from

the White House Office of Records Management. Electronic records proposed for opening consist

mainly of articles and press surrounding the release of Bush’s Brain including publicity and reviews;

as well as articles about Karl Rove during his tenure at the White House; correspondence with

reporters, particularly Carl Cannon; interview requests; and questions from reporters. These

electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email,

Exchange Email - Restored 21 Days, Exchange Email - Restored 40 Days, RNC Personal Storage

Table (PST), CEA Shared Drive, OA Shared Drive, and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access

Sets.

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photographs

478

photographs

4,315 photographs

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs from trips

by President George W. Bush to Warsaw Poland on June 15-16, 2001; Moline, IL on January 14,

2002; St. Louis and O’Fallon, MO on March 18, 2002; St. Charles, MO on November 4, 2002; St.

Louis, MO on January 5, 2004; and, Springfield, IL on April 19, 2005. The George W. Bush

Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs from trips, which depict

meetings, remarks, routine arrivals and departures, “grip and grins,” rope lines, and other events.

Included is President George W. Bush’s June 15-16, 2001 trip to Warsaw, Poland. Photographs

show an arrival ceremony at the Presidential Palace, meetings and a press availability with President

Aleksandar Kwasniewski, meetings with Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek, as well as wreath laying

ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial and the Home Army

Memorial. Also included are photos from an address by President George W. Bush at Warsaw

University, a State Dinner, and an embassy greeting. Additional photographs depict Mrs. Laura Bush

visiting a children’s hospital, the Lauder Morasha School, an orphanage, and the Nozyk Synagogue

as well as events with Mrs. Jolanta Kwasniewska. Photographs from domestic trips show a tour and

remarks on the economy at John Deere Harvester Works in Moline, IL on January 14, 2002; a

meeting with faith leaders in St. Louis, MO on March 18, 2002; and a roundtable with small

business owners and remarks to employees at Albers Manufacturing Company, Inc. in O’Fallon, MO

on March 18, 2002. Also depicted are a visit to Pierre Laclede Elementary School in St. Louis, MO

on January 5, 2004 where President George W. Bush visited with 4th grade students in the school

library and attended an event on No Child Left Behind. Lastly, there are photographs of a tour and

remarks at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Dedication in Springfield, IL on

April 19, 2005. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and

Access Set.


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visits to see Edward Gillespie, as well as any

visits made by Edward Gillespie


whole; 741

pages in part

741 pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for visitor logs showing

Edward “Ed” W. Gillespie’s visits to the White House, as well as any visitor logs that document

visits made to see Mr. Gillespie. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for

opening are Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) entries that document visits for which

Edward Gillespie was either the visitor or the individual being visited. These materials are from the

Worker and Visitor Entry System (WAVES) Search and Access Set.

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Bush’s campaign statement regarding budget

deficits from January 2001—December 2001

38 pages;

132 assets

27 assets in

whole; 4

assets in part

38 pages, 101

assets in whole; 4

assets in part


President George W. Bush’s statements between 01/01/2001 and 12/31/2002 that he had said during

the campaign he would only run budget deficits during times of war, recession, or national

emergency. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are copies of a

letter from Karl Rove to Al Hunt regarding President George W. Bush’s lack of comments regarding

service and a collection of printed news clips relating to service from whitehouse.gov. These


proposed for opening consist of articles; transcripts, excerpts, website versions, and press releases of

speeches, press availabilities, and interviews; and research concerning the statement that President

George W. Bush said during the campaign in Chicago that he would only run budget deficits during

times of war, recession, or national emergency. These electronic records are from the Automated

Records Management System (ARMS), OA Shared Drive, OPD Shared Drive, and WHO Shared

Drive Search and Access Sets.


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confirmation of Stephen C. Robinson as a

U.S. District Judge for the Southern District

of New York

640 pages;

519 assets

316 pages,

412 assets in

whole; 54

pages, 20

assets in part

270 pages, 87

assets in whole; 54

pages, 20 assets in

part


nomination and confirmation of Stephen C. Robinson as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern

District of New York. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening are

resumes, biographical information, fax cover sheets, routine memoranda, routing memoranda,

correspondence, formal nomination paperwork, press releases, charts, and printed legal cases. The

resumes and biographical information are from various approved nominees for judicial

appointments. Documents relating to Robinson’s appointment include the formal nomination sent to

Congress, the memorandum to President George W. Bush approving Robinson’s nomination, as well

as biographical information. Correspondence includes letters from President George W. Bush to

various newly appointed judges, letters from Congress requesting the appointment of nominees, and

letters from current judges informing the White House of their intent to retire. These materials are

from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files, White House Counsel’s Office,

and the Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of

spreadsheets tracking the confirmation process of judicial nominees, lists of the minority judges

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nominated by President George W. Bush, reports on the status of judicial nominations, compilations

of news articles, copies of a press release from Senator Chuck Schumer’s office, daily whip notice

updates regarding occurrences in Congress, and emails regarding the submission of paperwork for

nominations. These electronic records are from the Automated Records Management System

(ARMS), Exchange Email, Exchange Email Restored – 33 Days, and WHO Shared Drive Search

and Access Sets.


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to January 31, 2007 between Benjamin Ho

and Neel Kashkari, Keith Hennessy, Al

Hubbard, Andy Karsner, or Edward Lazear


whole; 2 in

part

89 assets in whole;

2 assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for electronic

correspondence from July 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007, between Benjamin Ho and Neel Kashkari,

Keith Hennessey, Al Hubbard, Andy Karsner, or Edward Lazear. The George W. Bush Presidential

electronic records proposed for opening are articles, charts, published papers, proposed rule

language, and emails setting up phone calls and meetings. These materials are from the Exchange

Email Search and Access Set.


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129 assets

12 assets in

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assets in part

11 pages, 112

assets in whole; 5

assets in part

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all records

related to the requester. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening

include a printed email regarding the requester’s FOIA litigation and publicly filed court documents.

These materials are from the White House Counsel’s Office. Electronic records proposed for

opening to the requester only include excerpts of “Yesterday’s Mail” compilations that contain

emails sent by the requester, correspondence about the requester’s FOIA requests, published

newsletters regarding FOIA litigation, Fed Ex tracking logs of mail sent by the White House to

various individuals, and copies of publicly filed court documents related to litigation with the

requester. These electronic records are from the Exchange Email and WHO Shared Drive Search and

Access Sets.

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10 pages;

919 assets

894 assets in

whole; 17

assets in part

10 pages; 8 assets

in whole; 17 assets

in part


21st Century Energy Project. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening

are press releases, printed advertisements, and scripts for radio advertisements from the 21st Century

Energy Project and Americans for Better Education. These materials are from the Office of Strategic

Initiatives. Electronic records proposed for opening consist of emails with attachments of

advertisements for the 21st Century Energy Project, a memo announcing a meeting between senators

and energy interest groups, an invitation from Ashley Meece (a staff member of the 21st Century

Energy Project) to the White House for an energy policy meeting, RSVPs for the aforementioned

meeting, news articles with commentary, and a spreadsheet containing statistics regarding

advertisements promoting and advertisements against Bush administration policies. These electronic

records are from the Automated Records Management System (ARMS), Exchange Email, RNC

Personal Storage Table (PST), and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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and 01/17/2009—01/18/2009

6,245

assets

524 assets in

whole; 11

assets in part

5,710 assets in

whole; 11 assets in

part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs taken

from February 1, 2001 to February 14, 2001 and January 17, 2009 to January 18, 2009. The George

W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of routine events

including travel aboard Air Force One and Marine One, arrivals and departures, meetings with staff,

staff portraits, military promotion and award ceremonies, swearing in ceremonies, the presentation

of diplomatic credentials, radio and video tapings, and photo opportunities and “grip and grins.”

Events from 2001 include the National Prayer Breakfast, remarks announcing the New Freedom

Initiative for people with disabilities, Democratic and Republican congressional retreats, multiple

events regarding President George W. Bush’s tax cut plan, various meetings with business leaders, a

trip to Tree Top Toys and Books, and a visit to J.C. Nalle Elementary School in Washington, D.C.

Other events pictured include a visit to the White House by Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada,

a phone call with President-Elect Ariel Sharon of Israel, a military dinner with the Joint Chiefs of

staff and regional Commanders-In-Chief, a visit to the White House by the Tuskegee Airmen, a

movie screening of “Thirteen Days,” and law enforcement officers investigating a shooting incident

near the southeast gate of the White House. Also included are visits to and remarks at military

installations including Fort Stewart, Georgia, Norfolk Naval Air Station, in Norfolk, Virginia, and

the Air National Guard in Charleston, West Virginia. Photographs from 2009 include images of

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pages from volume one of President George W. Bush’s Guest Book, Camp David interior, and a

farewell ceremony with military personnel at Camp David. These materials are from the White



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propane-powered truck donated to President

George W. Bush for his Crawford, Texas

ranch

1,978

assets

1,142 assets

in whole; 2

assets in part

834 assets in

whole; 2 assets in

part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs from 2001

of a Ford F-250 propane-powered truck that was donated to President George W. Bush for his

Crawford, Texas ranch. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening

include photographs from 2001 taken at President George W. Bush’s ranch in Crawford, Texas.

Photographs depict President George W. Bush working on the ranch, driving his truck, giving tours

and attending routine meetings and briefings. Specific events photographed include an interview

with Claire Shipman of ABC News, a press pool tour of the ranch, remarks on and signing of H.R.

2213, Crop Year 2001 Agricultural Economic Assistance Act, August, 13, 2001, and a visit to the

ranch by President Vladimir Putin and Mrs. Lyudmila Putina on November 11, 2001. These



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September 11th United States Postage Stamp,

March 11, 2002


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all photographs from a

ceremony unveiling a new U.S. Postal Service stamp commemorating the efforts of recovery

workers in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New

York City. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include

photographs of the Oval Office ceremony from March 11, 2002, including greeting participants,

unveiling the stamp, and group photos of President George W. Bush with Postmaster General Jack

Potter, Firefighter Bill Eisengrein, Firefighter George Johnson, Congressman Gary Ackerman,

Firefighter Dan Williams and Photographer Thomas E. Franklin. These materials are from the White



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11 assets

198 pages in

whole; 6

72 pages, 5 assets

in whole; 6 pages,

6 assets in part

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pages, 6

assets in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for textual records and

photographs related to Thaddeus Ridley. The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed

for opening are barcode scanning sheets, routing memoranda, photographs of Camp David and

White House staff with President George W. Bush, and signed photographs of children who

participated in a Christmas pageant with President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. These


proposed for opening consist of individual and group photographs of President George W. Bush with

Thaddeus Ridley including Oval Office departure photographs and Camp David staff photographs.

These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.


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with Douglas Feith


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of

President George W. Bush with Douglas Feith. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records

proposed for opening include photographs of routine meetings including a National Security Council

meeting and a meeting with the Secretary of Defense, as well as Oval Office departure photos. These



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President George W. Bush


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs of Gracia

Burnham meeting with President George W. Bush in July 2002. The George W. Bush Presidential

electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of President George W. Bush meeting

with Gracia Burnham and her family in the Oval Office on July 24, 2002. These materials are from

the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access Set.


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trip to Oklahoma City, September 12, 2008


whole

553 assets

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photos from President

George W. Bush’s trip to Oklahoma City, September 12, 2008. The George W. Bush Presidential

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electronic records proposed for opening include photographs of routine arrivals and departures,

“grip and grins,” meetings and events from President George W. Bush’s trip to Oklahoma City,

September 12, 2008. Photographs depict activities aboard Air Force One, such as meetings with staff

and members of Congress, staff working, an interview with National Geographic and a farewell

party. Events in Oklahoma City, OK include a roundtable on health savings accounts at the

Presbyterian Health Foundation Conference Center and President George W. Bush greeting military

personnel and their families. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential

Search and Access Set.


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Family Theater during the “We Were

Soldiers” movie


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for photographs from inside

the White House Family Theater of the “We Were Soldiers” movie screening, February 26, 2002.

The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records proposed for opening include photographs from

inside the White House Family Theater during the “We Were Soldiers” movie screening, February

26, 2002. These materials are from the White House Photo System – Presidential Search and Access

Set.


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appointment

13 pages;

18 assets

2 pages, 17

assets in

whole

11 pages, 1 asset

in whole

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records

related to the requester’s potential appointment to the Department of Health and Human Services.

The George W. Bush Presidential textual records proposed for opening include position descriptions

for the Assistant Secretary for Public Health and Emergency Preparedness and the Director of the

Office of Public Health and Emergency Preparedness. Additional material proposed for opening to

the requester only includes copies of a letter and resume from the requester. These materials are

from the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Electronic records proposed for opening to

the requester only include a cover letter from the requester. These electronic records are from the

Exchange Email and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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appointees instructing all members of the

Executive Branch in PAS confirmed positions


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to submit letters of resignation before January

20, 2009

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the final transition

staffing memo that would have been sent by White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten in late 2008 to

all political appointees in the George W. Bush administration instructing them to submit letters of

resignation before the incoming administration of Barack Obama. The George W. Bush Presidential

records proposed for opening are a barcode scanning sheet, charts listing the Cabinet, Executive

Office of the President, and Sub-Cabinet Agencies, and handwritten notes containing routine filing

and routing instructions. These materials are from the White House Office of Records Management

Subject Files.


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Subject Files / MC (Meetings and

Conferences)[segment thereof], MC001

(Governor’s Conferences)[segment thereof],

and MC003 (White House

Conferences)[segment thereof]

9,499

pages

1,107 pages

in whole;

2,938 pages

in part

5,454 pages in

whole; 2,938

pages in part

The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of records from the White

House Office of Records Management Subject Files – MC (Meetings and Conferences), [segment

thereof], MC001 (Governors’ Conferences) [segment thereof], and MC003 (White House

Conferences) [segment thereof]. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening

from these three series are materials related to routine and varied meetings and conferences, such as

those with foreign dignitaries, economic and business leaders, federal agency heads, or elementary

school groups. The majority is comprised of draft and final thank you letters sent from President

George W. Bush to meeting participants. Invitations, correspondence, gift tracking sheets, agendas,

talking points, briefings, participant lists, routine printed emails, routing memoranda, and other

background materials for varied formal and informal meetings, conferences, and events are included.

Also included are letters to President George W. Bush from Congress.


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Holand—Chron Files and General Files

1,744

pages

1,102 pages

in whole; 38

pages in part

604 pages in

whole; 38 pages in

part

The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of the office files of Anna

Lisa Holand. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening from the Chron Files

series consist of final and draft briefings, schedule proposals, correspondence, schedules, transcripts

of Presidential remarks, routing memoranda, administrative printed emails, and related material

regarding White House meetings and events. The records proposed for opening from the General

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Files series include correspondence routed to the Domestic Policy Council as an FYI, routing

memoranda, a draft Presidential greeting, and a Hudson Institute programs and scholars publication

from October 2005.


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Administrative files [segment thereof],

Hurricane Katrina files, and Subject files

19,177

pages

7,790 pages 11,176 pages

The George W. Bush Library has completed the systematic processing of a segment of the office

files of Claude Allen. The George W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening from the

Administrative files series consist of administrative travel documents, receipts, an invitation, and a

fax cover sheet. The records proposed for opening from the Hurricane Katrina files series include

press releases, reports, status updates, cover sheets, routing memoranda, printed emails,

correspondence, fact sheets, Q&As, charts, and maps. These documents were primarily created

immediately following Hurricane Katrina. These materials detail the status of various components of

infrastructure and the recovery activities occurring in the impacted areas. Also included are agency

and outside organization reports regarding recovery activities, correspondence and proposals from

groups attempting to become involved in the rebuilding and recovery process, listings of which

federal agencies are involved with what aspects of rebuilding, and information regarding the

implementation of the National Response Plan. The records proposed for opening from the Subject

Files series include fact sheets, correspondence, cover sheets, routing memoranda, talking points,

printed emails, news articles, legal documents, presentations, final remarks, published reports, and

promotional material from organizations. Correspondence includes letters from Congress, letters

from organizations with proposals and information regarding those organizations, invitations, and

letters expressing policy viewpoints from the public, think tanks, and lobbying organizations. The

topics covered include a wide-array of domestic policy issues such as education, health care,

housing, marriage and family issues, the usage of stem cells, poverty, space exploration, Title IX,

transportation, reform of the United States Postal Service, and veterans’ issues. A significant portion

of material within this series pre-dates Allen’s tenure in the Domestic Policy Council. Documents

from 2001-2004 appear to have been created by and/or used by Allen’s predecessor, Margaret

LaMontagne Spellings.


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by White House staff in November and

December 2002


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for budget documents for

parties attended by White House staff in November and December 2002. The George W. Bush

Presidential electronic records proposed for opening are emails regarding the development of film

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from a camera used at the Office of Homeland Security holiday party. These materials are from the

Automated Records Management System (ARMS) Search and Access Set.


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requester


part

2 assets in part

This researcher submitted a first-person Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents

related to correspondence to/from the requester. The George W. Bush Presidential electronic records

proposed for opening to the requester only are single pages of the gift summaries detailing the gifts

received by President George W. Bush from July 12-19, 2001 and their disposition. These materials

are from the Correspondence Internet Quorum (IQ) and WHO Shared Drive Search and Access Sets.


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of Algiers


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for all SMOF and

WHORM records that reference the 1966 Film The Battle of Algiers. The George W. Bush

Presidential records proposed for opening are barcode scanning sheets, correspondence between

Mrs. Laura Bush and the Librarian of Congress regarding a trip to Russia, internet printouts

including weather reports and articles, phone messages, thank you letters, and talking points. These

materials are from the White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.


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W. Bush and National Rifle Association

Executives and Board Members


whole; 41

pages in part

94 pages in whole;

41 pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for correspondence

between President George W. Bush and the following National Rifle Association executives and

board members: Wayne LaPierre, Chris Cox, James Baker, David Keene, Marion Hammer, Oliver

North, Edward Land Jr., Larry Craig, David Lehman, and Tyler Schropp. The George W. Bush

Presidential records proposed for opening are draft and final correspondence, printed emails, and

internet printouts. All documents in this request relate to the preparation of routine correspondence

related to gifts received by President George W. Bush, birthday and condolence messages, and

participation in a meeting at the White House related to conservation. These materials are from the

White House Office of Records Management Subject Files.

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Records Management (WHORM) related to

Andrew (Andy) Puzder


whole; 18

pages in part

34 pages in whole;

18 pages in part

This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records from the White

House Office of Records Management (WHORM) related to Andrew (Andy) Puzder. The George

W. Bush Presidential records proposed for opening are schedules and travel plans for President

George W. Bush, a briefing for a meeting between President George W. Bush and Representative

Mike Pence, a briefing regarding the guest aboard Air Force One, a description of the USA Freedom

Corps volunteer greeter, and barcode scanning sheets. These materials are from the White House



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(WHORM) files regarding Ajit Varadaraj Pai


This researcher submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for White House Office of

Records Management (WHORM) files regarding Ajit Varadaraj Pai. The George W. Bush

Presidential records proposed for opening are a barcode scanning sheet and administrative

correspondence related to a holiday letter sent by Chief of Staff Andy Card to George W. Bush

administration staff, as well as a copy of the letter itself. These materials are from the White House


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