Archives Plan to Trash Government's Dusty Secrets
Published Date: 3/9/2026
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Summary
The National Archives is sharing new plans from federal agencies about which old records they want to toss. They’re asking the public to check out these plans and share thoughts by April 23, 2026. This helps keep government files tidy without wasting money or time on stuff nobody needs anymore.
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