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  "title": "Immediate FOIA Request  Financial Records, Grant Allocations, and Correspondence Related to Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and Connecticut Comptrollers Office",
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      "when": "2025-02-01 16:34:13",
      "file": "2025-02-01T16_34_13.838630 Communication.txt",
      "text": "To Whom It May Concern:\n\nPursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:\n\n02/01/2025 \nFinancial Records, Grant Allocations, and Correspondence Related to Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and Connecticut Comptrollers Office \nFreedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request  Legally Binding Public Records Demand\n\nTo: \nDue to the complexity of government agencies, departments, sub-departments, and committees involved in this request, and in light of my disability, I formally request that all recipients of this FOIA request forward it to any and all relevant offices, divisions, personnel, or agencies that may hold responsive records.\n\nThis request is made in accordance with FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C.  12132), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794), ensuring my full and equal access to government records. I ask for reasonable assistance in processing this request, including identifying appropriate record holders and ensuring that all relevant entities conduct a thorough search including but not limited to the the following people and agencies listed below. \n\nFederal Bureau of Investigation FBI\nConnecticut Office of the Comptroller\nConnecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nConnecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM)\nConnecticut Governors Office\nConnecticut Office of Victim Services (OVS)\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)  Office of the Inspector General (OIG)\nU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)  Office on Violence Against Women\n\n\nDate: February 1, 2025\n\nSubject: Immediate FOIA Request  Financial Records, Grant Allocations, and Correspondence Related to Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and Connecticut Comptrollers Office\nThis request is submitted under my constitutional rights, whistleblower protections, and taxpayer interests pursuant to the following laws:\n\n Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C.  552)\n Connecticut FOIA laws (Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-200 et seq.)\n First and Fifth Amendments (Freedom of Information & Due Process Rights)\n Whistleblower Protection Act (5 U.S.C.  2302)\n False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.  37293733)\n Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (31 U.S.C.  6101)\n Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C.  12101 et seq.)\n Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794)\n\nThis FOIA request is made in the interest of government accountability, financial oversight, and transparency regarding Connecticuts Medicaid ABI Waiver Program and potential conflicts of interest involving CCADV and the Connecticut Comptrollers Office.\n\n1. Connecticut State Budget Allocations to CCADV (20202025)\n All state budget line items, funding allocations, and appropriations for domestic violence programs that provided funding to CCADV.\n All discretionary grants, direct payments, or non-competitive funding allocations made to CCADV from Connecticut state agencies, including but not limited to DSS, OPM, and the Office of the Comptroller.\n Records of budget changes, funding increases, or discretionary payments to CCADV since Meghan Scanlon became CEO.\n Financial audits, budget justifications, and accountability reports related to CCADV funding.\n\n2. Connecticut Comptrollers Office  Transactions & Financial Oversight of CCADV\n All financial disbursements from the Connecticut Comptrollers Office to CCADV or any of its affiliated programs (2020-2025).\n All contracts, agreements, invoices, or purchase orders involving the Connecticut Comptrollers Office and CCADV.\n All internal communications, memos, or correspondence related to CCADV funding, financial oversight, or policy decisions.\n\n3. Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)  Grant Funding to CCADV\n All contracts, agreements, and funding disbursement records between DSS and CCADV.\n All emails, memos, or correspondence between DSS officials and CCADV leadership (including Meghan Scanlon) regarding funding, policies, or budget increases.\n Records of grant application processes, funding approval criteria, and justification for any discretionary funding increases to CCADV.\n\n4. Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM)  Discretionary Funding Oversight\n All financial records and internal communications regarding CCADVs funding through discretionary grants or state allocations.\n All documentation detailing OPMs approval, oversight, and monitoring of funds allocated to CCADV.\n\n5. Governors Office  Policy Influence & CCADV Funding\n All communications (emails, memos, reports) between the Governors Office and CCADV leadership regarding funding, legislative priorities, or advocacy initiatives.\n All meeting minutes, directives, or internal memos discussing the Governors role in funding CCADV or influencing domestic violence program funding.\n\n6. Connecticut Office of Victim Services (OVS)  Judicial Branch Grant Funding to CCADV\n All financial records, grant allocations, and award justifications given to CCADV through OVS.\n All documentation related to federal VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) grants distributed to CCADV through state agencies.\n\n7. Federal Oversight  U.S. DOJ & HHS Inspector General\n All federal grant distributions (FVPSA, VAWA, VOCA) allocated to CCADV through Connecticut agencies.\n All audits, compliance reviews, or fraud investigations into CCADVs use of state or federal funding.\n All records related to whistleblower complaints, fraud disclosures, or conflicts of interest concerning CCADV and state agencies.\n\n8. Legal Mandates for Compliance\n National Archives & Records Administration v. Favish, 541 U.S. 157 (2004)  Government transparency is a constitutional right.\n Judicial Watch v. DHS, 857 F.3d 564 (D.C. Cir. 2017)  Agencies must provide evidence that no records exist.\n Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White, 548 U.S. 53 (2006)  Government retaliation includes obstructing access to information.\n\nEXPEDITED PROCESSING REQUEST\nPursuant to 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E), I demand expedited processing based on:\n Urgency of public interest  The request involves government transparency, potential conflicts of interest, and the use of taxpayer funds.\n Risk of improper financial influence  Given Sean Scanlons position as Comptroller and Meghan Scanlons leadership at CCADV, there is a clear need for immediate disclosure.\n\n\nADA & Civil Rights Accommodations\nUnder Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794), I demand:\nADA Accommodations Request\nThis request includes explicit ADA accommodations to address cognitive processing challenges resulting from my traumatic brain injury (TBI). These accommodations are legally required under Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132)\nand Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794).\n\nRequested ADA Accommodations\nTo ensure accessibility and compliance with ADA standards (42 U.S.C.  12101 et seq.), I request the following accommodations for all communications and records:\nScreen-Reader Compatible Formats\n\nAll documents must be provided in properly labeled PDFs or plain-text files.\nEnsure that the documents are screen-reader compatible and retain clear, accessible formatting.\nExclusive MuckRock Platform Communication\nAll communications must occur exclusively via the MuckRock platform.\nDo not send external links, emails, portals, passwords, codes, or require phone calls for access.\nText Embedded in Email Bodies\n\nKey information must be embedded directly in the email body to facilitate comprehension and accessibility.\n\nSimplified Summaries\nProvide plain-language summaries for complex or legal documents to ensure clarity and understanding.\n\nIdentification of Responsible Officers\nInclude the full name, title, and contact information of all responsible officers handling this request.\n\nNon-Negotiable Compliance\nThese accommodations are non-negotiable and are essential for ensuring equal access to information. Failure to provide the requested accommodations may constitute a violation of the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act. Thank\nyou for ensuring compliance and accessibility in addressing this request.\n\nFEE WAIVER REQUEST\nPursuant to 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(4)(A)(iii), I request a full fee waiver as:\n The request serves the public interest by ensuring transparency in government financial transactions.\n I am a whistleblower and journalist seeking information for public benefit, not commercial gain.\n\nTIMEFRAME FOR RESPONSE\nPursuant to FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(A)(i)) and Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-210(c), I expect:\n Acknowledgment within 4 business days.\n Full response within 20 business days, or a legal justification for any delays.\n\nCONSEQUENCES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE\nFailure to comply by February 15, 2025, will result in:\n Formal FOIA appeals with U.S. DOJ Office of Information Policy (OIP).\n Complaint to Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC).\n Judicial enforcement through federal and state courts.\n\nFINAL NOTICE\nThis is a binding legal request under FOIA and state laws. Non-compliance will result in legal escalation and public exposure.\n\nI expect immediate acknowledgment.\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n\n\nCC: \n\n Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia)  Chairwoman\nDistrict: Georgia's 14th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1435 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5211\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 702 South Thornton Avenue, Dalton, GA 30720\nPhone: (706) 226-5320\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://greene.house.gov/\n\nRep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas)\nDistrict: Texas's 4th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1118 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-6673\nDistrict Offices:\nAddress: 6531 Horizon Road, Suite A, Rockwall, TX 75032\nPhone: (972) 771-0100\nAddress: 202 East Pillar Street, Suite 102, Nacogdoches, TX 75961\nPhone: (936) 205-4477\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://fallon.house.gov/\n\nRep. William Timmons (R-South Carolina)\nDistrict: South Carolina's 4th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 267 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-6030\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 104 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601\nPhone: (864) 241-0175\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://timmons.house.gov/\n\nRep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas)\nDistrict: Texas's 26th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 2231 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-7772\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 1100 Circle Drive, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76119\nPhone: (817) 338-0909\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://gill.house.gov/\n\n Rep. Brian Jack (R-Georgia)\nDistrict: Georgia's 3rd Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1429 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5901\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 1601 East Highway 34, Newnan, GA 30265\nPhone: (770) 683-2033\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://jack.house.gov/\n\nRep. Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee)\nDistrict: Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1122 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5435\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 800 Market Street, Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37902\nPhone: (865) 523-3772\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://burchett.house.gov/\n\n Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Missouri)\nDistrict: Missouri's 7th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1023 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-6536\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 3232 East Ridgeview Street, Springfield, MO 65804\nPhone: (417) 889-1800\n\nSen. Markwayne Mullin\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Oklahoma\nWashington, DC Office: 330 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4721\nWebsite: https://www.mullin.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.mullin.senate.gov/contact/contact-my-office/\nTwitter: @SenMullin\n\nSen. Susan Collins\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Maine\nWashington, DC Office: 413 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-2523\nWebsite: https://www.collins.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.collins.senate.gov/contact\nTwitter: @SenatorCollins\n\nSen. Rand Paul\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Kentucky\nWashington, DC Office: 167 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4343\nWebsite: https://www.paul.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.paul.senate.gov/connect/email-rand\nTwitter: @RandPaul\n\nSen. Roger Marshall\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Kansas\nWashington, DC Office: 479A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4774\nWebsite: https://www.marshall.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.marshall.senate.gov/contact/\nTwitter: @RogerMarshallMD\n\nSen. Tommy Tuberville\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Alabama\nWashington, DC Office: 142 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4124\nWebsite: https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/contact/contact-form/\nTwitter: @SenTuberville\n\nSen. Tim Scott\nTitle: U.S. Senator from South Carolina\nWashington, DC Office: 104 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-6121\nWebsite: https://www.scott.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.scott.senate.gov/contact/email-me\nTwitter: @SenatorTimScott\n\nSen. Josh Hawley\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Missouri\nWashington, DC Office: 212 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-6154\nWebsite: https://www.hawley.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.hawley.senate.gov/contact-josh\nTwitter: @HawleyMO\n\nRep. Jim Banks\nTitle: U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd District\nWashington, DC Office: 1713 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-4436\nWebsite: https://banks.house.gov/\nContact Form: https://banks.house.gov/contact/\nTwitter: @SenatorBanks\n\nSen. Mike Crapo\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Idaho\nWashington, DC Office: 239 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-6142\nWebsite: https://www.crapo.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.crapo.senate.gov/contact\nTwitter: @MikeCrapo\n\nSen. Marsha Blackburn\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Tennessee\nWashington, DC Office: 357 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-3344\nWebsite: https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/email-me\nTwitter: @MarshaBlackburn\n\nPam Bondi\nTitle: Former Attorney General of Florida\nWebsite: https://www.pambondi.com/\nTwitter: @PamBondi\n\nState of Connecticut Officials:\n\nGovernor Ned Lamont\nTitle: Governor of Connecticut\nOffice Address: State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106\nPhone: (860) 566-4840\nToll-Free: (800) 406-1527\nTDD: (860) 524-7397\nEmail: Contact Form\nWebsite: https://portal.ct.gov/governor\n\nAttorney General William Tong\nTitle: Attorney General of Connecticut\nOffice Address: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106\nPhone: (860) 808-5318\nEmail: attorney.general@ct.gov\nWebsite: https://portal.ct.gov/ag\n\nCommissioner Andrea Barton Reeves\nTitle: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nOffice Address: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105\nPhone: (860) 424-5053\nEmail: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov\nWebsite: https://portal.ct.gov/dss\n\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nOffice Address: 165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1100, Hartford, CT 06106\nPhone: (860) 566-5682\nToll-Free: 1-866-374-3617\nEmail: foi@ct.gov\nWebsite: https://portal.ct.gov/foi\n\nFederal Officials and Agencies:\n\nSenator Richard Blumenthal\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Connecticut\nWashington D.C. Office Address: 706 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-2823\nEmail: Contact Form\nWebsite: https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov\n\nSenator Chris Murphy\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Connecticut\nWashington D.C. Office Address: 136 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4041\nEmail: Contact Form\nWebsite: https://www.murphy.senate.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division\n\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://www.justice.gov/crt\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\n\nTitle: Director Alina M. Semo\nOffice Address: 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, MD 20740-6001\nPhone: (202) 741-5770\nToll-Free: 1-877-684-6448\nEmail: ogis@nara.gov\nWebsite: https://www.archives.gov/ogis\nAttorney General Merrick Garland\n\nTitle: U.S. Attorney General\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://www.justice.gov/ag\nInspector General\nMichael E. Horowitz\n\nTitle: Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://oig.justice.gov\n\nComptroller General\nGene L. Dodaro\nTitle: Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)\nOffice Address: 441 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20548\nPhone: (202) 512-3000\nEmail: contact@gao.gov\nWebsite: https://www.gao.gov\n\nCongressional Oversight Committees\n\nJames Comer\nTitle: Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nOffice Address: 2157 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5074\nEmail: oversightpress@mail.house.gov\nWebsite: https://oversight.house.gov\n\nGary Peters\nTitle: Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nOffice Address: 340 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-2627\nEmail: committee@hsgac.senate.gov\nWebsite: https://www.hsgac.senate.gov\n\nJamie Raskin\nTitle: Chair, House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties\nOffice Address: 2157 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5341\nEmail: civilrights@mail.house.gov\nWebsite: https://raskin.house.gov\n\nDick Durbin\nTitle: Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee\nOffice Address: 711 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-2152\nEmail: judiciary@senate.gov\nWebsite: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov\n\nRosa DeLauro\nTitle: Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee\nOffice Address: 2413 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-3661\nEmail: appropriations@mail.house.gov\nWebsite: https://appropriations.house.gov\n\nBernie Sanders\nTitle: Chair, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee\nOffice Address: 428 Senate Dirksen Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-5141\nEmail: helpcommittee@senate.gov\nWebsite: https://www.help.senate.gov\n\nAdvocacy and Transparency Organizations\nAmerican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)\nOffice Address: 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004\nPhone: (212) 549-2500\nEmail: info@aclu.org\nWebsite: https://www.aclu.org\n\nGovernment Accountability Project (GAP)\nOffice Address: 1612 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006\nPhone: (202) 457-0034\nEmail: info@whistleblower.org\nWebsite: https://www.whistleblower.org\n\nNational Whistleblower Center (NWC)\nOffice Address: 3238 P Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007\nPhone: (202) 342-1903\nEmail: info@whistleblowers.org\nWebsite: https://www.whistleblowers.org\n\nPublic Citizen\nOffice Address: 1600 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009\nPhone: (202) 588-1000\nEmail: action@citizen.org\nWebsite: https://www.citizen.org\n\nOpen the Government\nOffice Address: 1612 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20006\nPhone: (202) 332-6736\nEmail: info@openthegovernment.org\nWebsite: https://www.openthegovernment.org\n\nHealthcare Oversight Officials\n\nXavier Becerra\nTitle: Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nOffice Address: 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20201\nPhone: (202) 690-7000\nEmail: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov\nWebsite: https://www.hhs.gov\n\nChiquita Brooks-LaSure\nTitle: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nOffice Address: 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244\nPhone: (410) 786-3000\nEmail: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov\nWebsite: https://www.cms.gov\n\nLisa Pino\nTitle: Director, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS\nPhone: (800) 368-1019\nEmail: ocrmail@hhs.gov\nWebsite: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr\n\nMichelle A. James\nTitle: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS\nPhone: (410) 786-3033\nEmail: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov\n\nEmmett Nicholson\nTitle: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, CMS\nPhone: (410) 786-7623\nEmail: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov\n\nJustice and Civil Rights Oversight\n\nMerrick Garland\nTitle: Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://www.justice.gov/ag\n\nKristen Clarke\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, DOJ\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://www.justice.gov/crt\n\nMichael E. Horowitz\nTitle: Inspector General, DOJ Office of Inspector General\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://oig.justice.gov\n\nAlina M. Semo\nTitle: Director, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)\nOffice Address: 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, MD 20740-6001\nPhone: (202) 741-5770 | Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448\nEmail: ogis@nara.gov\nWebsite: https://www.archives.gov/ogis\n\nMichael G. Seidel\nTitle: Section Chief, Record/Information Dissemination Section, FBI\nOffice Address: 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20535\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\nEmail: foipaquestions@fbi.gov\n\nGene L. Dodaro\nTitle: Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)\nOffice Address: 441 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20548\nPhone: (202) 512-3000\nEmail: contact@gao.gov\nWebsite: https://www.gao.gov\nProposed Appointees\n\nRobert F. Kennedy Jr.\nTitle: Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nOffice Address: 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20201\nPhone: (877) 696-6775\nEmail: kennedy.robert@hhs.gov\n\nKash Patel\nTitle: Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)\nOffice Address: 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20535\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\nEmail: kash.patel@fbi.gov\n\nHarmeet Dhillon\nAssistant Attorney General\nDepartment of Justice's Civil Rights Division\n\nBobak Talebian\nDirector Office of Information Policy (OIP)\n\nActing Administrator:\nJeff Wu\nAddress:\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services\n7500 Security Boulevard\nBaltimore, MD 21244\nPhone: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)\nWebsite: https://www.cms.gov\n\nDr. Mehmet Oz\nTitle: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nOffice Address: 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244\nPhone: (800) 633-4227\nEmail: dr.oz@cms.hhs.gov\n\n\n*** Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)\nUrgent Request for Investigation into OSC Case Records, Altered Decisions, and Suppressed Reports\n\n\nFormal FOIA Request Submission and Accommodation Request for Forwarding to Relevant Parties\n\nTo all agencies, departments, and individuals included within this FOIA request:\n\nThis is a legally binding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request pursuant to 5 U.S.C.  552, Connecticut FOIA laws (Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-200 et seq.), and all applicable federal and state transparency statutes.\n\nThis request is submitted in the interest of government accountability, financial oversight, and public transparency regarding the Connecticut Medicaid ABI Waiver Program, the Connecticut Comptrollers Office, and any funding, contracts, or oversight related to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV).\n\nAccommodation Request:\nUnder Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794), I formally request that this FOIA request be forwarded to any departments, offices, or personnel that may hold responsive records.\n\nAdditionally, to ensure accessibility and compliance with federal disability law, I request that:\n All records be provided in screen-reader compatible formats (searchable PDFs, plain-text files).\n Key findings be embedded directly in email responses (rather than external portals).\n All communications regarding this request remain within the original email chain for clarity and tracking.\n\nFailure to forward this request as required by law, or failure to provide an exhaustive search and production of responsive documents, may be considered noncompliance under FOIA and will be subject to appeal, administrative complaints, and legal escalation if necessary.\n\nA full response is expected within the statutory deadlines of FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(A)(i)) and Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-210(c).\n\n\nDavid Medeiros \nABI Resources\n\nThe requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.\n\nIn the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.\n\nThank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.\n\nSincerely,\n\nDAVID MEDEIROS"
    },
    {
      "when": "2025-02-02 12:16:23",
      "file": "2025-02-02T12_16_23.093518 Communication.txt",
      "text": "Please withdraw this request."
    },
    {
      "when": "2025-02-03 13:32:30",
      "file": "2025-02-03T13_32_30.160420 Communication.txt",
      "text": "To Whom It May Concern:\n\nPursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:\n\n02/01/2025\nFinancial Records, Grant Allocations, and Correspondence Related to Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and Connecticut Comptrollers Office\nFreedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request  Legally Binding Public Records Demand\n\nTo:\nDue to the complexity of government agencies, departments, sub-departments, and committees involved in this request, and in light of my disability, I formally request that all recipients of this FOIA request forward it to any and all relevant offices, divisions, personnel, or agencies that may hold responsive records.\n\nThis request is made in accordance with FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C.  12132), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794), ensuring my full and equal access to government records. I ask for reasonable assistance in processing this request, including identifying appropriate record holders and ensuring that all relevant entities conduct a thorough search including but not limited to the the following people and agencies listed below.\n\nFederal Bureau of Investigation FBI\nConnecticut Office of the Comptroller\nConnecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nConnecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM)\nConnecticut Governors Office\nConnecticut Office of Victim Services (OVS)\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)  Office of the Inspector General (OIG)\nU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)  Office on Violence Against Women\n\nDate: February 1, 2025\n\nSubject: Immediate FOIA Request  Financial Records, Grant Allocations, and Correspondence Related to Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and Connecticut Comptrollers Office\nThis request is submitted under my constitutional rights, whistleblower protections, and taxpayer interests pursuant to the following laws:\n\n Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C.  552)\n Connecticut FOIA laws (Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-200 et seq.)\n First and Fifth Amendments (Freedom of Information & Due Process Rights)\n Whistleblower Protection Act (5 U.S.C.  2302)\n False Claims Act (31 U.S.C.  37293733)\n Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (31 U.S.C.  6101)\n Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C.  12101 et seq.)\n Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794)\n\nThis FOIA request is made in the interest of government accountability, financial oversight, and transparency regarding Connecticuts Medicaid ABI Waiver Program and potential conflicts of interest involving CCADV and the Connecticut Comptrollers Office.\n\n1. Connecticut State Budget Allocations to CCADV (20202025)\n All state budget line items, funding allocations, and appropriations for domestic violence programs that provided funding to CCADV.\n All discretionary grants, direct payments, or non-competitive funding allocations made to CCADV from Connecticut state agencies, including but not limited to DSS, OPM, and the Office of the Comptroller.\n Records of budget changes, funding increases, or discretionary payments to CCADV since Meghan Scanlon became CEO.\n Financial audits, budget justifications, and accountability reports related to CCADV funding.\n\n2. Connecticut Comptrollers Office  Transactions & Financial Oversight of CCADV\n All financial disbursements from the Connecticut Comptrollers Office to CCADV or any of its affiliated programs (2020-2025).\n All contracts, agreements, invoices, or purchase orders involving the Connecticut Comptrollers Office and CCADV.\n All internal communications, memos, or correspondence related to CCADV funding, financial oversight, or policy decisions.\n\n3. Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)  Grant Funding to CCADV\n All contracts, agreements, and funding disbursement records between DSS and CCADV.\n All emails, memos, or correspondence between DSS officials and CCADV leadership (including Meghan Scanlon) regarding funding, policies, or budget increases.\n Records of grant application processes, funding approval criteria, and justification for any discretionary funding increases to CCADV.\n\n4. Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM)  Discretionary Funding Oversight\n All financial records and internal communications regarding CCADVs funding through discretionary grants or state allocations.\n All documentation detailing OPMs approval, oversight, and monitoring of funds allocated to CCADV.\n\n5. Governors Office  Policy Influence & CCADV Funding\n All communications (emails, memos, reports) between the Governors Office and CCADV leadership regarding funding, legislative priorities, or advocacy initiatives.\n All meeting minutes, directives, or internal memos discussing the Governors role in funding CCADV or influencing domestic violence program funding.\n\n6. Connecticut Office of Victim Services (OVS)  Judicial Branch Grant Funding to CCADV\n All financial records, grant allocations, and award justifications given to CCADV through OVS.\n All documentation related to federal VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) grants distributed to CCADV through state agencies.\n\n7. Federal Oversight  U.S. DOJ & HHS Inspector General\n All federal grant distributions (FVPSA, VAWA, VOCA) allocated to CCADV through Connecticut agencies.\n All audits, compliance reviews, or fraud investigations into CCADVs use of state or federal funding.\n All records related to whistleblower complaints, fraud disclosures, or conflicts of interest concerning CCADV and state agencies.\n\n8. Legal Mandates for Compliance\n National Archives & Records Administration v. Favish, 541 U.S. 157 (2004)  Government transparency is a constitutional right.\n Judicial Watch v. DHS, 857 F.3d 564 (D.C. Cir. 2017)  Agencies must provide evidence that no records exist.\n Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White, 548 U.S. 53 (2006)  Government retaliation includes obstructing access to information.\n\nEXPEDITED PROCESSING REQUEST\nPursuant to 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E), I demand expedited processing based on:\n Urgency of public interest  The request involves government transparency, potential conflicts of interest, and the use of taxpayer funds.\n Risk of improper financial influence  Given Sean Scanlons position as Comptroller and Meghan Scanlons leadership at CCADV, there is a clear need for immediate disclosure.\n\nADA & Civil Rights Accommodations\nUnder Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794), I demand:\nADA Accommodations Request\nThis request includes explicit ADA accommodations to address cognitive processing challenges resulting from my traumatic brain injury (TBI). These accommodations are legally required under Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132)\nand Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794).\n\nRequested ADA Accommodations\nTo ensure accessibility and compliance with ADA standards (42 U.S.C.  12101 et seq.), I request the following accommodations for all communications and records:\nScreen-Reader Compatible Formats\n\nAll documents must be provided in properly labeled PDFs or plain-text files.\nEnsure that the documents are screen-reader compatible and retain clear, accessible formatting.\nExclusive MuckRock Platform Communication\nAll communications must occur exclusively via the MuckRock platform.\nDo not send external links, emails, portals, passwords, codes, or require phone calls for access.\nText Embedded in Email Bodies\n\nKey information must be embedded directly in the email body to facilitate comprehension and accessibility.\n\nSimplified Summaries\nProvide plain-language summaries for complex or legal documents to ensure clarity and understanding.\n\nIdentification of Responsible Officers\nInclude the full name, title, and contact information of all responsible officers handling this request.\n\nNon-Negotiable Compliance\nThese accommodations are non-negotiable and are essential for ensuring equal access to information. Failure to provide the requested accommodations may constitute a violation of the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act. Thank\nyou for ensuring compliance and accessibility in addressing this request.\n\nFEE WAIVER REQUEST\nPursuant to 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(4)(A)(iii), I request a full fee waiver as:\n The request serves the public interest by ensuring transparency in government financial transactions.\n I am a whistleblower and journalist seeking information for public benefit, not commercial gain.\n\nTIMEFRAME FOR RESPONSE\nPursuant to FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(A)(i)) and Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-210(c), I expect:\n Acknowledgment within 4 business days.\n Full response within 20 business days, or a legal justification for any delays.\n\nCONSEQUENCES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE\nFailure to comply by February 15, 2025, will result in:\n Formal FOIA appeals with U.S. DOJ Office of Information Policy (OIP).\n Complaint to Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC).\n Judicial enforcement through federal and state courts.\n\nFINAL NOTICE\nThis is a binding legal request under FOIA and state laws. Non-compliance will result in legal escalation and public exposure.\n\nI expect immediate acknowledgment.\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nFounder, ABI Resources\n\nCC:\n\nRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia)  Chairwoman\nDistrict: Georgia's 14th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1435 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5211\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 702 South Thornton Avenue, Dalton, GA 30720\nPhone: (706) 226-5320\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://greene.house.gov/\n\nRep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas)\nDistrict: Texas's 4th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1118 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-6673\nDistrict Offices:\nAddress: 6531 Horizon Road, Suite A, Rockwall, TX 75032\nPhone: (972) 771-0100\nAddress: 202 East Pillar Street, Suite 102, Nacogdoches, TX 75961\nPhone: (936) 205-4477\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://fallon.house.gov/\n\nRep. William Timmons (R-South Carolina)\nDistrict: South Carolina's 4th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 267 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-6030\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 104 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601\nPhone: (864) 241-0175\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://timmons.house.gov/\n\nRep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas)\nDistrict: Texas's 26th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 2231 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-7772\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 1100 Circle Drive, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76119\nPhone: (817) 338-0909\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://gill.house.gov/\n\nRep. Brian Jack (R-Georgia)\nDistrict: Georgia's 3rd Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1429 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5901\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 1601 East Highway 34, Newnan, GA 30265\nPhone: (770) 683-2033\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://jack.house.gov/\n\nRep. Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee)\nDistrict: Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1122 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5435\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 800 Market Street, Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37902\nPhone: (865) 523-3772\nEmail: Contact via website\nWebsite: https://burchett.house.gov/\n\nRep. Eric Burlison (R-Missouri)\nDistrict: Missouri's 7th Congressional District\nWashington, D.C. Office:\nAddress: 1023 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-6536\nDistrict Office:\nAddress: 3232 East Ridgeview Street, Springfield, MO 65804\nPhone: (417) 889-1800\n\nSen. Markwayne Mullin\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Oklahoma\nWashington, DC Office: 330 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4721\nWebsite: https://www.mullin.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.mullin.senate.gov/contact/contact-my-office/\nTwitter: @SenMullin\n\nSen. Susan Collins\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Maine\nWashington, DC Office: 413 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-2523\nWebsite: https://www.collins.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.collins.senate.gov/contact\nTwitter: @SenatorCollins\n\nSen. Rand Paul\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Kentucky\nWashington, DC Office: 167 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4343\nWebsite: https://www.paul.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.paul.senate.gov/connect/email-rand\nTwitter: @RandPaul\n\nSen. Roger Marshall\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Kansas\nWashington, DC Office: 479A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4774\nWebsite: https://www.marshall.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.marshall.senate.gov/contact/\nTwitter: @RogerMarshallMD\n\nSen. Tommy Tuberville\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Alabama\nWashington, DC Office: 142 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4124\nWebsite: https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.tuberville.senate.gov/contact/contact-form/\nTwitter: @SenTuberville\n\nSen. Tim Scott\nTitle: U.S. Senator from South Carolina\nWashington, DC Office: 104 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-6121\nWebsite: https://www.scott.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.scott.senate.gov/contact/email-me\nTwitter: @SenatorTimScott\n\nSen. Josh Hawley\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Missouri\nWashington, DC Office: 212 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-6154\nWebsite: https://www.hawley.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.hawley.senate.gov/contact-josh\nTwitter: @HawleyMO\n\nRep. Jim Banks\nTitle: U.S. Representative for Indiana's 3rd District\nWashington, DC Office: 1713 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-4436\nWebsite: https://banks.house.gov/\nContact Form: https://banks.house.gov/contact/\nTwitter: @SenatorBanks\n\nSen. Mike Crapo\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Idaho\nWashington, DC Office: 239 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-6142\nWebsite: https://www.crapo.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.crapo.senate.gov/contact\nTwitter: @MikeCrapo\n\nSen. Marsha Blackburn\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Tennessee\nWashington, DC Office: 357 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-3344\nWebsite: https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/\nContact Form: https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/email-me\nTwitter: @MarshaBlackburn\n\nPam Bondi\nTitle: Former Attorney General of Florida\nWebsite: https://www.pambondi.com/\nTwitter: @PamBondi\n\nState of Connecticut Officials:\n\nGovernor Ned Lamont\nTitle: Governor of Connecticut\nOffice Address: State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106\nPhone: (860) 566-4840\nToll-Free: (800) 406-1527\nTDD: (860) 524-7397\nEmail: Contact Form\nWebsite: https://portal.ct.gov/governor\n\nAttorney General William Tong\nTitle: Attorney General of Connecticut\nOffice Address: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106\nPhone: (860) 808-5318\nEmail: attorney.general@ct.gov\nWebsite: https://portal.ct.gov/ag\n\nCommissioner Andrea Barton Reeves\nTitle: Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)\nOffice Address: 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105\nPhone: (860) 424-5053\nEmail: andrea.bartonreeves@ct.gov\nWebsite: https://portal.ct.gov/dss\n\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\nOffice Address: 165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1100, Hartford, CT 06106\nPhone: (860) 566-5682\nToll-Free: 1-866-374-3617\nEmail: foi@ct.gov\nWebsite: https://portal.ct.gov/foi\n\nFederal Officials and Agencies:\n\nSenator Richard Blumenthal\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Connecticut\nWashington D.C. Office Address: 706 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-2823\nEmail: Contact Form\nWebsite: https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov\n\nSenator Chris Murphy\nTitle: U.S. Senator from Connecticut\nWashington D.C. Office Address: 136 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-4041\nEmail: Contact Form\nWebsite: https://www.murphy.senate.gov\n\nU.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division\n\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://www.justice.gov/crt\nOffice of Government Information Services (OGIS)\n\nTitle: Director Alina M. Semo\nOffice Address: 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, MD 20740-6001\nPhone: (202) 741-5770\nToll-Free: 1-877-684-6448\nEmail: ogis@nara.gov\nWebsite: https://www.archives.gov/ogis\nAttorney General Merrick Garland\n\nTitle: U.S. Attorney General\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://www.justice.gov/ag\nInspector General\nMichael E. Horowitz\n\nTitle: Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://oig.justice.gov\n\nComptroller General\nGene L. Dodaro\nTitle: Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)\nOffice Address: 441 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20548\nPhone: (202) 512-3000\nEmail: contact@gao.gov\nWebsite: https://www.gao.gov\n\nCongressional Oversight Committees\n\nJames Comer\nTitle: Chair, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability\nOffice Address: 2157 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5074\nEmail: oversightpress@mail.house.gov\nWebsite: https://oversight.house.gov\n\nGary Peters\nTitle: Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs\nOffice Address: 340 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-2627\nEmail: committee@hsgac.senate.gov\nWebsite: https://www.hsgac.senate.gov\n\nJamie Raskin\nTitle: Chair, House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties\nOffice Address: 2157 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-5341\nEmail: civilrights@mail.house.gov\nWebsite: https://raskin.house.gov\n\nDick Durbin\nTitle: Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee\nOffice Address: 711 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-2152\nEmail: judiciary@senate.gov\nWebsite: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov\n\nRosa DeLauro\nTitle: Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee\nOffice Address: 2413 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515\nPhone: (202) 225-3661\nEmail: appropriations@mail.house.gov\nWebsite: https://appropriations.house.gov\n\nBernie Sanders\nTitle: Chair, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee\nOffice Address: 428 Senate Dirksen Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510\nPhone: (202) 224-5141\nEmail: helpcommittee@senate.gov\nWebsite: https://www.help.senate.gov\n\nAdvocacy and Transparency Organizations\nAmerican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)\nOffice Address: 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004\nPhone: (212) 549-2500\nEmail: info@aclu.org\nWebsite: https://www.aclu.org\n\nGovernment Accountability Project (GAP)\nOffice Address: 1612 K Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006\nPhone: (202) 457-0034\nEmail: info@whistleblower.org\nWebsite: https://www.whistleblower.org\n\nNational Whistleblower Center (NWC)\nOffice Address: 3238 P Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007\nPhone: (202) 342-1903\nEmail: info@whistleblowers.org\nWebsite: https://www.whistleblowers.org\n\nPublic Citizen\nOffice Address: 1600 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009\nPhone: (202) 588-1000\nEmail: action@citizen.org\nWebsite: https://www.citizen.org\n\nOpen the Government\nOffice Address: 1612 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20006\nPhone: (202) 332-6736\nEmail: info@openthegovernment.org\nWebsite: https://www.openthegovernment.org\n\nHealthcare Oversight Officials\n\nXavier Becerra\nTitle: Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nOffice Address: 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20201\nPhone: (202) 690-7000\nEmail: HHS_FOIA@hhs.gov\nWebsite: https://www.hhs.gov\n\nChiquita Brooks-LaSure\nTitle: Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nOffice Address: 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244\nPhone: (410) 786-3000\nEmail: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov\nWebsite: https://www.cms.gov\n\nLisa Pino\nTitle: Director, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), HHS\nPhone: (800) 368-1019\nEmail: ocrmail@hhs.gov\nWebsite: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr\n\nMichelle A. James\nTitle: Medicaid Oversight Official, CMS\nPhone: (410) 786-3033\nEmail: michelle.james@cms.hhs.gov\n\nEmmett Nicholson\nTitle: Senior Medicaid Compliance Official, CMS\nPhone: (410) 786-7623\nEmail: emmett.nicholson@cms.hhs.gov\n\nJustice and Civil Rights Oversight\n\nMerrick Garland\nTitle: Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-2000\nEmail: doj.oag@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://www.justice.gov/ag\n\nKristen Clarke\nTitle: Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, DOJ\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\nEmail: civilrights.justice@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://www.justice.gov/crt\n\nMichael E. Horowitz\nTitle: Inspector General, DOJ Office of Inspector General\nOffice Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20530\nPhone: (202) 514-3435\nEmail: oig.hotline@usdoj.gov\nWebsite: https://oig.justice.gov\n\nAlina M. Semo\nTitle: Director, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)\nOffice Address: 8601 Adelphi Road-OGIS, College Park, MD 20740-6001\nPhone: (202) 741-5770 | Toll-Free: 1-877-684-6448\nEmail: ogis@nara.gov\nWebsite: https://www.archives.gov/ogis\n\nMichael G. Seidel\nTitle: Section Chief, Record/Information Dissemination Section, FBI\nOffice Address: 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20535\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\nEmail: foipaquestions@fbi.gov\n\nGene L. Dodaro\nTitle: Comptroller General of the United States, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)\nOffice Address: 441 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20548\nPhone: (202) 512-3000\nEmail: contact@gao.gov\nWebsite: https://www.gao.gov\nProposed Appointees\n\nRobert F. Kennedy Jr.\nTitle: Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nOffice Address: 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20201\nPhone: (877) 696-6775\nEmail: kennedy.robert@hhs.gov\n\nKash Patel\nTitle: Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)\nOffice Address: 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20535\nPhone: (202) 324-3000\nEmail: kash.patel@fbi.gov\n\nHarmeet Dhillon\nAssistant Attorney General\nDepartment of Justice's Civil Rights Division\n\nBobak Talebian\nDirector Office of Information Policy (OIP)\n\nActing Administrator:\nJeff Wu\nAddress:\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services\n7500 Security Boulevard\nBaltimore, MD 21244\nPhone: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)\nWebsite: https://www.cms.gov\n\nDr. Mehmet Oz\nTitle: Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\nOffice Address: 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244\nPhone: (800) 633-4227\nEmail: dr.oz@cms.hhs.gov\n\n*** Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)\nUrgent Request for Investigation into OSC Case Records, Altered Decisions, and Suppressed Reports\n\nFormal FOIA Request Submission and Accommodation Request for Forwarding to Relevant Parties\n\nTo all agencies, departments, and individuals included within this FOIA request:\n\nThis is a legally binding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request pursuant to 5 U.S.C.  552, Connecticut FOIA laws (Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-200 et seq.), and all applicable federal and state transparency statutes.\n\nThis request is submitted in the interest of government accountability, financial oversight, and public transparency regarding the Connecticut Medicaid ABI Waiver Program, the Connecticut Comptrollers Office, and any funding, contracts, or oversight related to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV).\n\nAccommodation Request:\nUnder Title II of the ADA (42 U.S.C.  12132) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.  794), I formally request that this FOIA request be forwarded to any departments, offices, or personnel that may hold responsive records.\n\nAdditionally, to ensure accessibility and compliance with federal disability law, I request that:\n All records be provided in screen-reader compatible formats (searchable PDFs, plain-text files).\n Key findings be embedded directly in email responses (rather than external portals).\n All communications regarding this request remain within the original email chain for clarity and tracking.\n\nFailure to forward this request as required by law, or failure to provide an exhaustive search and production of responsive documents, may be considered noncompliance under FOIA and will be subject to appeal, administrative complaints, and legal escalation if necessary.\n\nA full response is expected within the statutory deadlines of FOIA (5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(A)(i)) and Conn. Gen. Stat.  1-210(c).\n\nDavid Medeiros\nABI Resources\n\nThe requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.\n\nIn the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.\n\nThank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.\n\nSincerely,\n\nDAVID MEDEIROS"
    },
    {
      "when": "2025-02-12 08:11:58",
      "file": "2025-02-12T08_11_58.330591 Communication.txt",
      "text": "Please withdraw this request."
    },
    {
      "when": "2025-02-15 12:46:34",
      "file": "2025-02-15T12_46_34.394167 Communication.txt",
      "text": "02/15/2025\n\nDear FOIA Officer,\n\nI am writing to formally notify you that my FOIA request was illegally withdrawn without my authorization. At no point did I consent to its withdrawal, and such an action is a direct violation of my rights under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.  552).\n\nGiven the critical nature of this request, I demand its immediate reinstatement and expedited processing pursuant to 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E). This request involves matters of substantial public interest, government accountability, and potential misconduct affecting federally funded programs.\n\nFurthermore, the FBI has been made aware of this unauthorized withdrawal, as it raises significant concerns about transparency and due process. Any delay in reinstating and processing this request could be viewed as further obstruction of the lawful FOIA process.\n\nPlease provide written confirmation of this requests reinstatement and its new processing timeline no later than 48 hours from this email. Should there be any continued noncompliance, I will escalate this matter accordingly.\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nABI Resources\nMedicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider"
    },
    {
      "when": "2025-02-15 13:00:34",
      "file": "2025-02-15T13_00_34.457004 Communication.txt",
      "text": "02/15/2025\n\nDear FOIA Officer,\n\nI am writing to formally notify you that my FOIA request was illegally withdrawn without my authorization. At no point did I consent to its withdrawal, and such an action is a direct violation of my rights under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.  552).\n\nGiven the critical nature of this request, I demand its immediate reinstatement and expedited processing pursuant to 5 U.S.C.  552(a)(6)(E). This request involves matters of substantial public interest, government accountability, and potential misconduct affecting federally funded programs.\n\nFurthermore, the FBI has been made aware of this unauthorized withdrawal, as it raises significant concerns about transparency and due process. Any delay in reinstating and processing this request could be viewed as further obstruction of the lawful FOIA process.\n\nPlease provide written confirmation of this requests reinstatement and its new processing timeline no later than 48 hours from this email. Should there be any continued noncompliance, I will escalate this matter accordingly.\n\nSincerely,\nDavid Medeiros\nABI Resources\nMedicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider"
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      "text": "Via Electronic Mail\nRE: OVW- 1462\n\nDear Requester:\n\nThis is to acknowledge receipt of your February 15, 2025, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which was received in the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), U.S. Department of Justice, on February 17, 2025.\nA copy of your request appears below for your convenience.\n\nPlease be advised that we have not yet completed a search to determine whether there are records within the scope of your request. The time needed to process your request will depend on the complexity of our records search and on the volume and complexity of any records located. For your information, this office assigns incoming requests to one of three tracks: simple, complex, or expedited. Each request is then handled on a first-in, first-out basis in relation to other requests in the same track. Simple requests usually receive a response in approximately one month, complex requests necessarily take longer.\n\nAt present, we are denying your request for expedited processing. However, your request references misuse of government funds.  To report waste, fraud, abuse, misconduct, or whistleblower retaliation within the DOJ you may contact the Office of the Inspector General at (800) 869-4499 or by email oig.hotline@usdoj.gov<mailto:oig.hotline@usdoj.gov>.\n\nYou may wish to narrow the scope of your request to limit the number of potentially responsive records or agree to an alternative time frame for processing, should records be located; or you may wish to await the completion of our records search to discuss either of these options. We are processing your request for records from 2020-2025.\nWe have not yet made a decision on your request for a fee waiver. We will do so after we determine whether the process of your request will result in any assessable fees.\nWe will respond to your request as soon as practicable.\n\nYour request is assigned to a member of our FOIA staff for processing. If you have any questions or wish to discuss reformulation of your request, you may contact OVW via e-mail at OVW.FOIA@usdoj.gov, or you may write to this office at:\n\nU.S. Department of Justice,\nOffice on Violence Against Women\n145 N Street NE\nSuite 10W.121\nWashington, DC 20530\nAttn: FOIA\n\nPlease include the above-referenced OVW FOIA number. Lastly, you may contact our FOIA Public Liaison at the above email address to discuss any aspect of your request.\n\nThank you,\nOVW FOIA"
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