In the case of Snowden, PRISM, etc, you have a good case to request expedited processing. The NSA uses DOD rules, which will fast-track requests: "urgently nee

In the case of Snowden, PRISM, etc, you have a good case to request expedited processing. The NSA uses DOD rules, which will fast-track requests: "urgently needed by an individual primarily engaged in disseminating information in order to inform the public concerning actual or alleged Federal Government activity" [http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/foia/submit_foia_request/ http://www.nsa.gov/public_info/foia/submit_foia_request/, http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/540007r.pdf http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/540007r.pdf]