Government Asks Permission to Throw Away Its Own Paperwork
Published Date: 12/15/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Archives is sharing new plans from federal agencies about which old records they want to toss or keep. If you have thoughts, you can comment online by January 28, 2026. This helps make sure records are handled smartly without costing extra money or keeping unnecessary files.
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