Note : Secret government - controlled information is public under Freedom of Information Act . The White House claimed exclusive control of the documents , subject to the complete discretion of the president over their release . White House battling suit over influence of conservative Christian leaders . Separate legal action against alleged lobbyist visited White House . Records have been a key investigative tool for advocacy groups and Congress .
Note : Secret government - controlled information is public under Freedom of Information Act . White House battling suit over influence of conservative Christian leaders . Separate legal action against alleged lobbyist visited White House . Records have been a key investigative tool for advocacy groups and Congress .