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Does the FOIA require a state or local government or a private organization or business to release any information directly to the public, whether it has been submitted to the federal government or not?

1) True
2) False

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Final answer:

The FOIA does not require state or local governments or private organizations to release information to the public, whether it has been submitted to the federal government or not.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) does not require a state or local government or a private organization or business to release any information directly to the public, whether it has been submitted to the federal government or not. FOIA applies to the federal government and allows citizens to request records from federal agencies. The act does have exemptions for certain types of information, such as national defense records and material provided by confidential sources.

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