Archives Invite Input on Federal Records Retention Plans
Published Date: 6/24/2025
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Summary
The National Archives wants your thoughts on how federal agencies plan to toss old records they don’t need anymore. This helps keep government files tidy and up-to-date. If you care about how long records stick around or want to suggest changes, now’s the time to speak up—no money changes, just smarter record-keeping!
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