House Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) has asked federal agencies under his jurisdiction—including the NCUA, to keep communications with his panel confidential even if members of the public request them under the Freedom of Information Act.
Hensarling sent the letters to several agencies, including the Treasury Department and the CFPB. The Associated Press and Buzzfeed first reported on the letters to several agencies.
NCUA Public Affairs Specialist John Fairbanks confirmed that the agency received a similar letter, but declined to release it. He also declined to release the agency's response.
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