Government Seeks Input on Trashing Old Paperwork Piles
Published Date: 7/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Archives is asking the public to review and comment on plans from federal agencies to toss out old records they don’t need anymore. This helps keep government files tidy and up-to-date. If you’re interested, now’s the time to speak up before these changes take effect—no money changes, just smarter record-keeping!
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