This link illustrates the years (yes, years) it can take to obtain filings requested from the Freedom of Information Act -- the piece is on the Taliban POWs who were likely buried in a mass grave and attempts by the Bush administration to forestall investigations.
I filed a FOIA 6 weeks ago for the final project piece and while I was notified days later it was received, regrettably, I have yet to receive any filings. I have since learned the waiting period can last anywhere from a few weeks to a couple years. Just want to give all my colleagues out there the fyi. Deadlines are deadlines and, alas, while we all want to be the best reporters we can be, the story can't wait forever...
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