Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.2102 Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

Instapundit.com -

2008-12-16T00:00:00Z

This goes back to lobbying for H. R. 2102, now in the Senate. The bill would provide legal exemptions and a federal "shield law" for journalists, but only for "professional journalists." Anyone not making a living at journalism would ..

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WatchDog TipSheet Story ideas with a focus on First Amendment ...

2008-12-03T00:00:00Z

The House passed a shield bill (HR 2102, the "Free Flow of Information Act") by a 398-21 vote on October 16, 2007 â€” but the Senate failed to muster the 60 votes needed to cut off debate on a similar bill (S 2035) in that chamber. ...

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When a Liberal Voting Bill hits the hill, Charlie Wilson hides by ...

2008-10-11T00:00:00Z

Bill Passed - House (264 - 157). 10/16/2007. Reporter's Source Confidentiality Guidelines HR 2102. NV. Bill Passed - House (398 - 21). 10/16/2007. Sense of the House on Classification of Information on Corruption in Iraq H Res 734 ...

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reply from washington

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

as you may know, congressman rick boucher (d-va) introduced the free flow of information act (hr2102) in the house of representatives and senator arlen specter (r-pa) introduced similar legislation in the senate. ...

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Beat the Press Archive | The American Prospect

2008-09-04T00:00:00Z

There is another bill in the house s.2035 H.R. 2102 called a shield law for the press. Look at this people, we have way too many problems from the press already!!!!!!!!!! Is anyone out there brainwashed? ...

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Journalistsâ€™ Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the ...

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

During the 109th Congress three bills were introduced: S. 1419, S. 2831, and HR 3323. Three bills have also been introduced in the 110th Congress: S. 1267, S. 2035, and HR 2102. On October 16, 2007, the House passed HR 2102."

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CRS â€” Journalistsâ€™ Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation ...

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

Unshackling The Press, Empowering The People by Newspaper ...

2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

Mike Pence, R-Ind., a champion of H.R. 2102. The implications are far from comforting when one considers, not the plight of the reporter, but the plain fact that many of the most important exposes of high-level wrongdoing â€” Watergate, ...

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Federal legislative roundup

2008-08-04T00:00:00Z

Current status: HR 2102 passed House 398-21. Senate bill marked up in committee, reported favorably, placed on Senate legislative calendar, motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. ...

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Washington Post: Shield law bill

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

National security again. Although I appreciate reporter Pincusâ€™s update, he does not name the bill in his piece. It is the Free Flow of Information Act 2007 (S.2035 RS, related to HR.2102).

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Leahy Urges Senate To Debate Media Shield Bill

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

I have also supported and urged the Senate to proceed to the strong, House-passed version of the Free Flow of Information Act, H.R.2102, which passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 398 to 21 in the House last fall. ...

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"Thanks, mom!"

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z

So, yesterday the local cat box liner ran an editorial in support of HR2102, a proposed law that would provide legal protections for non-disclosure of sources by journalists. This morning on the editorial page they printed a reader ...

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why shield law is important

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

in october, the house passed its version of the shield bill, hr 2102, by an overwhelming, bipartisan margin of 398 to 21. the shield bill is a concept that appeals to the logic of leaders in both parties.in addition, both partiesâ€™ ...

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Firedoglake Â» Ah, Bill Kristol, is there nothing you canâ€™t spew?

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

The House passed its version of the bill (HR 2102) last October, 398-21, but the Senate bill, sponsored by Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA), would be the vehicle for the legislation to go to President Bushâ€™s desk. 8:00 Roll Call hit (Kurtz) ...

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The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?

2008-07-26T00:00:00Z

Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 - H.R. 2102. Ending Private Tax Collection - H.R. 3056. The Improving Government Accountability Act - H.R. 928. Supporting Democracy in Burma - H. Con. Res. 200. Pension Forfeiture Act - H.R. 476 ...

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PENCE AND MUKASEY ON MEDIA SHIELD

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

... 2008 Good afternoon folks, Congressman Pence challenged Attorney General Mukasey today during a House Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the Administration's opposition to HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act, also known as ...

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Congressman Pence presses Attorney General Mukasey on federal ...

2008-07-23T00:00:00Z

As you might suspect, since we debated it in one of the nationâ€™s largest newspapers, I want to focus my attention on an issue upon which we disagree: HR 2102 â€“ the Free Flow of Information Act. Youâ€™ve commented on it earlier and I want ...

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Free Flow of Info Act 2007

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

What is the status of the HR 2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007? Sponsors and co-sponsors of HR 2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007.

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H.R. 2102 Free Flow of Information Act - What is H.R. 2102 Free ...

2008-07-19T00:00:00Z

What is the HR 2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007? Does this bill protect bloggers from having to reveal sources? What rights would journalists have to refuse to reveal sources, and what powers would federal judges have if HR ...

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national shield law named as a priority in senate

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

the house passed its version of the bill, hr 2102, in october. hereâ€™s the contact information for every senator courtesy the society of professional journalists:. alabama: mr. jeff sessions phone: (202) 224-4124 ...

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spj asks editorialists to promote shield law, calls

2008-07-18T00:00:00Z

in october, the house version of the bill, hr 2102, passed 398-21 and the senate judiciary committee approved the senate version 15-4. in early april, both presumptive presidential nominees endorsed the bill, and sen. ...

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spj leaders call for public action in senate push

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

last october, the house passed its version of the shield bill, hr 2102, by an overwhelming, bipartisan margin of 398 to 21. that same month, the senate judiciary committee passed s. 2035 by a 15-4 vote. majority leader harry reid (d-nev ...

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Glossary of Bills and Laws - H.R. 2102: Free Flow of Information ...

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

What is the status of the HR 2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007? Sponsors and co-sponsors of HR 2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007.

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2007jun13_rshieldh_l

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

... Representatives Washington, DC 20510Dear Chairman Conyers: We are writing to thank you for holding hearings on the need for a federal reportersâ€™ shield law and to support in principle HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2.

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Senate Will Consider Shield Law In July; Journalists Urged To Support

2008-07-13T00:00:00Z

Last October, the House of Representatives passed a similar bill (H.R. 2102) by an overwhelming vote of 398 to 21. At around the same time, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed S. 2035 by a vote of 15-4. The Senate bill has been ...

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July 8, 2008 - CA State Legislature Unanimously Urges Federal ...

2008-07-12T00:00:00Z

H.R. 2102 and S. 2035 would establish the Free Flow of Information Act. H.R. 2102 passed the House of Representatives on October 16, 2007with a vote of 390-21. S. 2035 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 22, 2007 and awaits ...

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California Chronicle | CA State Legislature Unanimously Urges ...

2008-07-09T00:00:00Z

In Media Shield Debate, Donâ€™t Forget Business

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

... confidential financial records and personal data. The House legislation is HR 2102, which passed the House last October by a vote of 398-21. The Senate version is SB 2035. Previous Shopfloor posts here, here and here and here.

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In debating federal media shield, don't ignore business

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

The House legislation is HR 2102, which passed the House last October by a vote of 398-21. The Senate version is SB 2035. I've written about the issue at the National Association of Manufacturers' blog, Shopfloor.org here, ...

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[RP TownTalk] Journalist talk-confidential sources 6/17 7pm

2008-06-06T00:00:00Z

In October 2007, the US House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Free Flow of Information Act (HR 2102), which protects the confidentiality of reporters' sources in most federal cases. The fight is expected to get tougher ...

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SPJ: Judgeâ€™s Order Shows Need for Shield Law

2008-06-04T00:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives passed its version of a federal shield law (HR 2102) in October. The Senate version (S. 2035) passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee in October and now awaits a floor vote. ...

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SPJ Condemns Subpoena Against Wash Times Reporter

2008-06-01T00:00:00Z

SPJ leaders say latest grand jury order demonstrates need for federal shield law For Immediate Release:5/30/2008 Contact: Clint Brewer, President, (615) 668-4535 Beth King, Communications Manager (317) 927-8000, ext. 211 ...

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SPJ leaders say latest grand jury order demonstrates need for ...

2008-05-29T00:00:00Z

Instapundit.com -

2008-05-12T00:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.5994 Internet Freedom and ...

2008-05-11T00:00:00Z

H.Res.1258 H.Res.1258 [8]; H.R.2102 Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 [7]; H.R.5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008... [7]; S.215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act [7]; H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 [7] ...

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federal media shield law debate heats up

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

s. 2035, the free flow of information act of 2007 has languished since it was favorably reported to the senate by the senate judiciary committee on october 4, 2007 [thomas resources]. the house passed a related bill, hr 2102, with...

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senators: donâ€™t use shield law to stab bloggers

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

that bill (search for hr 2102 eh) treated bloggers and paid media the same. the senate version (search for s. 2035) uses different words to accomplish the same goal of treating citizen journalists just like the professional journalists ...

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we don't need no stinkin' shield law, part 1 by jack shafer

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

everybody (pdf) from the washington post to reuters to the newspaper guild to bloomberg news to rupert murdoch's news corp. to npr to the new york times co. is backing the bill, whose house analog, hr 2102, cleared that chamber 398 to ...

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US Reps. Boucher and Pence Receive Sunshine Award | Association of ...

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

In October 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act, with an overwhelming, bipartisan vote of 398-21. The Senate Judiciary Committee recently sent a similar bill to the Senate floor on a ...

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One Man's Shield, Another's Sword

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

Over in the House, the sponsors of HR 2102 considered some of these business objections. Section 2, paragraph a(3), allows the judicial compelling of disclosure in the case of trade secrets, identifiable health information, ...

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Statement of Administration Policy

2008-04-20T00:00:00Z

H.R. 2102 â€“ Providing conditions for the Federally compelled disclosure of information by. certain persons connected with the news media. (Rep. Boucher (D) Virginia and 71 cosponsors). The Administration believes strongly in the ...

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A Federal Shield Law for Journalists. Now, OK? | Privacy Digest

2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

We at the ACLU are urging the Senate to take up the House shield bill, H.R. 2102, instead of Senator Spectorâ€™s valuable yet flawed legislation. H.R. 2102 has more meaningful protections for the free flow of information to the public and ...

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A Federal Shield Law for Journalists. Now, OK?

2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

We at the ACLU are urging the Senate to take up the House shield bill, HR 2102, instead of Senator Spectorâ€™s valuable yet flawed legislation. HR 2102 has more meaningful protections for the free flow of information to the public and for ...

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CONGRESSMAN MIKE PENCE CALLS FOR SENATE ACTION ON THE FREE FLOW OF ...

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

â€œThree years ago I authored HR 2102, The Free Flow of Information Act, with my colleague Rick Boucher from the state of Virginia. â€œAs a conservative who believes in limited government, I believe the only check on government power in ...

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The Hill's Blog Briefing Room Â» House Members Urge Senate to Take ...

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

It is with deep concern that we write to urge you to swiftly take up our bill, H.R. 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 that passed the House of Representatives on October 16, 2007, by a vote of 398-21. ...

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House Members Urge Senate to Take Up Shield Law

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

It is with deep concern that we write to urge you to swiftly take up our bill, HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 that passed the House of Representatives on October 16, 2007, by a vote of 398-21. ...

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ACLU Encouraged By Bipartisan Support of Shield Bill

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

Washington, DC - After reports that the three major presidential candidates expressed support for The Free Flow of Information Act, the American Civil Liberties Union asked the Senate leadership to use that momentum to bring HR 2102, ...

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Protect Journalists from Forced Naming of Sources

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

media shield law or not, protection of journalists' confidential ...

2008-03-17T00:00:00Z

... the newspaper association of america, the american society of newspaper editors, the new york times co. and the washington post. â€”â€”â€”. on the net:. information on the bills, s. 2035 and hr 2102, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov/ ...

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Leaving for professional conference this weekend, human rights ...

2008-03-13T00:00:00Z

ladycatherina strongly supports the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (HR 2102 and SB 1267), a federal shield law for journalists which has bipartisan support in the US House of Representatives and the US Senate. ...

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He May Get Bootlicking Press ...

2008-03-11T00:00:00Z

... and the media will definitely (continue to ) love him for it, but our Congressman-for-Life Rick Boucher (D-9th District), sponsor of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 that "shields" journalists from prosecution should they ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.J.Res.28 A joint resolution ...

2008-03-06T00:00:00Z

S.185 Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 [7]; H.Res.1258 H.Res.1258 [6]; H.R.2102 Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 [6]; H.R.5994 Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Ac... [6]; H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 [5] ...

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Why Steve Jobs loves the proposed federal â€œshieldâ€*

2008-02-25T00:00:00Z

Congress has a truth in labeling requirement for legislation. The first sentence of every bill explain its intent. The first line from the HR 2102, which passed the House by a 398-21 margin last October, say the act is designed: ...

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Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 : report together with ...

2008-02-14T00:00:00Z

United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary.

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Gimme shelter to go with the flow

2008-01-30T00:00:00Z

HR 2102 has been passed by the House of Representatives back in October, and now the NAB wants the Senate to perform the same service.

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Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 2102) to maintain the ...

2008-01-05T00:00:00Z

United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rules.

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2008-01-02T00:00:00Z

ice eaters airators epley maneuver bowman 1972 first american president citizen guitar hotel california tab. dirt bike trails in lacygne millville, new brunswick dog breeders full length amateur videos hr 2102, the free flow of ...

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democrats are putting forth solid legislation and being fought ...

2007-12-16T00:00:00Z

hr 2102 providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media 10/16/07 hr 2095 federal railroad safety improvement act of 2007 10/10/07 ...

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Desert Beacon: Bush's Ready Veto Stamp: 53 Threats

2007-12-15T00:00:00Z

Free Flow of Information Act - H.R. 2102 Responsible Electronic Surveillance that is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective (RESTORE) Act - H.R. 3773 Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act - H.R. 505 Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...

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bush veto death march: the saga continues

2007-12-14T00:00:00Z

... tax collection responsibility act - hr 3056; free flow of information act - hr 2102; responsible electronic surveillance that is overseen, reviewed, and effective (restore) act - hr 3773; native hawaiian government reorganization ...

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Congress vs. The First Amendment (And The Plain Meaning of Words)

2007-12-14T00:00:00Z

This bill, HR 2102, passed the House in October. Tully brought it to the forefront again, after coming across this, which uses some of the most absurd reasoning I've seen in a while, and tries to make the case that citizen journalism is ...

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the decider decides?

2007-12-14T00:00:00Z

free flow of information act - hr 2102 46. responsible electronic surveillance that is overseen, reviewed, and effective (restore) act - hr 3773 47. native hawaiian government reorganization act - hr 505 ...

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Do Nothing Congress?

2007-12-14T00:00:00Z

Free Flow of Information Act - HR 2102 Responsible Electronic Surveillance that is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective (RESTORE) Act - HR 3773 Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act - HR 505 Employment Non-Discrimination Act - HR ...

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Molesting the First Amendment: Ongoing

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

As I said when HR 2102 was passed by the House in October:. The House, in passing this bill, is not protecting the Bill of Rights at all. It's establishing a professional class privilege in the law, one not found in the Bill of Rights, ...

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White Collar Crime Prof Blog: Media Privilege Bill Advances

2007-11-25T00:00:00Z

The House passed the "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007" (H.R. 2102 here) on October 16, and the Senate Judiciary Committee passed a similar bill on October 4 (S. 2035 here), to create a federal journalists privilege for ...

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Proposed Federal Shield Law: Who Would It Really Cover ...

2007-11-13T00:00:00Z

Today the U.S. Congress is slated to act on H.R. 2102, a proposed federal â€œshield lawâ€* which would give journalists the right to refuse to testify about (or turn over to the government) information collected through the newsgathering ...

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Towards A Common Humanity

2007-11-08T00:00:00Z

1267 in the Senate and HR 2102 in theHouse. 3. Help Restore the Most Basic Human Rights. Ourfailure to abide by international laws prohibiting torture andarbitrary detention is damaging the image and credibility of the UnitedStates and ...

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ACLU Asks Senate to Take Stronger Stand on Freedom of the Press

2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

The House passed HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, by a veto-proof majority of 398 to 21. "Freedom of the press means exactly that - freedom," said Caroline Fredrickson, director of the ACLU Washington Legislative ...

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house actions 10/15/2007 - 10/19/2007

2007-11-04T00:00:00Z

h.res.742 - providing for consideration of the bill (hr 2102) to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.Con.Res.244 Supporting the Local ...

2007-11-03T00:00:00Z

H.R.5994 Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Ac... [5]; H.R.275 Global Online Freedom Act of 2007 [4]; H.Res.1258 H.Res.1258 [4]; H.R.4789 Performance Rights Act [4]; H.R.2102 Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 [4] ...

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Public Forum Law Week in Review

2007-11-02T00:00:00Z

Shield veto threat The White House is threatening to veto the federal shield law bill, HR 2102, if Congress passes it, which USA Today predicts is likely. Free Speech Flame retardant Statements posted to a website on homeowner ...

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Federal shield law needed - Editorial/Opinion

2007-11-02T00:00:00Z

The U.S. House of Representatives passed its own version of the Free Flow of Information Act (H.R. 2102) Tuesday with a vote of 398 to 21, making this the first federal shield bill to reach this level in the legislative process. ...

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Shield laws, diffuse interests, and collective action

2007-10-26T00:00:00Z

The House recently passed a bill, HR 2102, which would create a reporterâ€™s privilege, and a companion bill in the Senate has been reported out of committee, S. 2035. However, the President has indicated he would veto the bill. ...

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Reporters Shield Bill that Passed the House Compromises on Free ...

2007-10-25T00:00:00Z

HR 2102, introduced by Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) and Rick Boucher (D-VA), will lessen the chance that reporters will be arrested or intimidated for their reporting, particularly when using government sources." ...

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Legislation gives journalists right to defend sources ...

2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

The bipartisan bills, H.R. 2102 and S. 2035, are sponsored by Representatives Mike Pence (R-Ind.) and Rick Boucher (D-Va.) and Senators Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) and Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.), according to Christine Tatum, president-elect ...

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News Release: HR 2102

2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

On October 16th, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 2102, The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. This bill would provide journalists with a qualified privilege as to sources and information, while at the same time, ...

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OPINION: No Shield for J-Students

2007-10-24T00:00:00Z

Walking on the Ledge Sheilding Student Journalists Last month, the US House of Representatives passed the first part of a long overdue federal shield law for journalists. by Miguel M. Morales Not all journalists celebrated when HR 2102, ...

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H.R.2102

2007-10-23T01:50:15Z

H.R.976 An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. introduced Feb. 09, 2007 38 articles H.R.2102 To maintain the fre

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Halloween Recess - 2007

2007-10-22T18:26:25Z

Oh. No Halloween recess? The faux-spooks, faux-gremlins and pretend actors are in session? Okay. My speculation on the Senate schedule ... H.R ... of Press Shield (privilege against giving testimony) legislation (H.R.2102
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Journalists praise shield law passage

2007-10-22T00:00:00Z
Bill HR 2102, officially titled "The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007," provides for a federal law that would award journalists the right to protect confidential sources except in some special instances involving terrorism, ...

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Our Views: Pass media shield law despite veto threat

2007-10-22T00:00:00Z
Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton; Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced; and George Radanovich, R-Mariposa. HR 2102 would exempt journalists from identifying confidential ...

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SPJ Leaders Praise House Representatives for Passing the Free Flow ...

2007-10-22T00:00:00Z
Cities: IndianapolisCounties: Marion CountyMFP Tags: SPJ, Society of Professional Journalists, S 2035, Mike Pence, HR 2102, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, Free Flow of Information Act, federal media shield bill, Congressman Mike ...

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Bloggers can deliver the news, too

2007-10-21T00:00:00Z
The Free Flow of Information Act (otherwise known as HR 2102), passed the House of Representatives with a 398-21 vote on Tuesday. I know that kos did write a story about this, but I would like to elaborate further on the ramifications ...

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House Votes - HR 2102: Free Flow of Information Act

2007-10-21T00:00:00Z
742: Providing for consideration of HR 2102 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 224-196 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 222-194 HR 2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 To maintain the free flow of information to the ...

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Project Vote Smart - HR 2102 - Reporter's Source Confidentiality ...

2007-10-19T00:00:00Z
HR 2102: To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. Highlights: ...

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Thoughts on a Federal Shield Law and Journalism

2007-10-19T00:00:00Z
I have not seen too much on this, but I think this could develop as a highly interesting debate in the blogosphere. My example at the end could be considered frivolous, but I am trying to illustrate the point. ...

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Thoughts on a Federal Shield Law and Journalism

2007-10-19T00:00:00Z
I have not seen too much on this, but I think this could develop as a highly interesting debate in the blogosphere. My example at the end could be considered frivolous, but I am trying to illustrate the point. ...

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A ler e acompanhar

2007-10-19T00:00:00Z
Transforming the Architecture, de Carl Sessions Stepp: As newspapers struggle to survive with heavy emphasis on the Web, bulked-up local coverage and leaner staffs, they are dramatically revamping the way newsrooms operate[AJR, ...

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House Reporter Shield Bill Excludes Amateurs

2007-10-19T00:00:00Z
As mourned at the Citizen Media Law Project, the final House version of the bill (HR 2102) to protect reporters from revealing confidential sources was amended specifically to exclude unpaid journalists. ...

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AEJMC Members Forum Â» House Passes Federal Shield Law, RTNDA Talks ...

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z
As written, H.R. 2102 provides journalists with a qualified privilege, requiring them to testify to prevent â€œimminent and actual harmâ€* to national security or â€œimminent death or significant bodily harmâ€* to individuals. ...

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House Passes Media Shield Bill Oct 16, 10:45 PM (ET) by JIM ABRAMS ...

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z
Arlen Specter, R-Pa., cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this month, but it's uncertain if the full Senate will take it up in the final legislative weeks of this year. ---. The bill is HR 2102. On the Net: ...

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House passes federal shield bill

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z
As written, H.R. 2102 provides journalists with a qualified privilege, requiring them to testify to prevent "imminent and actual harm" to national security or "imminent death or significant bodily harm" to individuals. ...

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US House Overwhelmingly Passes Federal Shield Bill, Changes ...

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z
Under the House version, HR 2102, a "covered person" is defined as a person who regularly gathers, prepares, collects, photographs, records, writes, edits, reports, or publishes news or information that concerns local, national, ...

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US House Overwhelmingly Passes Federal Shield Bill, Changes ...

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z
"Under the House version, HR 2102, a "covered person" is defined as. read more.

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US House Overwhelmingly Passes Federal Shield Bill, Changes ...

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z
"Under the House version, HR 2102, a "covered person" is defined as read more.

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House Shields Reporters & Sources, but Business?

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
The House on Tuesday passed HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act, known in the vernacular as the media shield law. The vote was 398-21. Most states have a form of reporter protection under the theory that a qualified...

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Bill shielding BVD-clad bloggers passes House

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
HR 2102, a House bill that gives the "reporter's privilege" (the right to keep confidential sources secret) to many BVD-clad bloggers, passed the House by a lopsided 398-21 majority. The bill, in the form engrossed as agreed to or ...

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Here's your daily summary of legal news...

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
[JURIST] The US House of representatives Tuesday voted 398-21 [roll call] to pass a shield bill [HR 2102 materials] that would prevent courts from compelling reporters to disclose confidential sources. The Free Flow of Information Act ...

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House passes media shield bill

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
The House on Tuesday voted 398-21 to pass HR 2102, The Free Flow of Information Act, a bill that protects reporters from having to reveal their sources. However, journalists could still be forced to disclose information on sources in ...

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Federal Shield Law is Passed by House of Representatives

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
More than 50 media organizations, including AAN, applaud the House's passage of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (HR 2102). The bill, passed yesterday by a veto-proof vote of 398-21, would ensure that reporters don't face ...

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Reportersâ€™ Shield Bill Passes House

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
That said, itâ€™s unfortunate that HR 2102 does little to protect writers like me. Neither would it have helped Josh Wolf, a freelance blogger who spent 226 days in jail for refusing to surrender video he shot at an anti-G8 protest in San ...

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Pence's Media Shield Law

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
The bill is HR 2102. First of all, coverage is limited to those people who regularly gather and report news for dissemination to the public for a "substantial portion of the person's livelihood" or for "substantial financial gain. ...

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Shocked and Awed.....HR 2102

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
I fully expected to be writing comments blasting my two least favorite congressional Republicans, for being nothing but Bush sycophants when I saw only 21 votes against HR 2102 (press shield). Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 ...

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beSpacific: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 Passed by House

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
The bill [Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, H.R. 2102], which passed on a 398-21 vote, provides for a number of exceptions though, including circumstances where disclosure is necessary to prevent and act of terrorism or imminent ...

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White House threatens to veto shield bill

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
An official statement of administration policy from the Office of Management and Budget, released by the White House today, warns that if HR 2102 â€˜were presented to the president in its current form, his senior advisers would recommend ...

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federal shield law now just a (very big) two steps from reality

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
hr 2102, also known as the "free flow of information act" passed the house of representatives by a vote of 398-21 -- a margin that even the bill's supporters must admit exceeds their wildest dreams. this represents the farthest progress ...

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We Need A Federal Shield Law Update-1

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
Today, the House overwhelmingly passed the badly needed Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (HR 2102). Our criminal, abusive, dangerous, harmful, lying, rogue, arrogant, ignorant, incompetent, and ineffective president1 has threatened ...

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Media Shield Law

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
The bill is HR 2102. First of all, coverage is limited to those people who regularly gather and report news for dissemination to the public for a â€œsubstantial portion of the personâ€™s livelihoodâ€* or for â€œsubstantial financial gain. ...

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House Overwhelmingly Passes Shield Law

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z
For the first time ever, a bill establishing a qualified protection for reporters from being compelled by federal prosecutors to testify or reveal sources passed in one of the two houses of Congress. HR 2102 passed overwhelmingly, ...

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SPJ Leaders Commend House Vote of HR 2102, Call Upon ...

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
R.), Scott Garrett, (RN.J.), Charlie Gonzalez, (D-Texas), Al Green, (D-Texas), Gene Green, (D-Texas), Luis Gutierrez, (D-Ill.), Doc Hastings, (D-Fla. ...

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Michigan Sunshine Project Update: The Free Flow of Information Act ...

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
... information on Project Sunshine, please contact: Catherine A. Gniewek at gniew1ca@cmich.edu or (734) 223-9645. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/VGhpci1DcmFzLVByb2YtVGhpci1UaGlyLVplcm8=

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Proposed Federal Shield Law: Who Would It Really Cover?

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
Today the US Congress is slated to act on HR 2102, a proposed federal shield law. Not surprisingly, the White House has vowed to veto it, citing a fear of increased leaks. Hereâ€™s the full statement from the White House Office of ...

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House passes federal shield law, Bush likely to veto

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
The bill, HR 2102, passed overwhelmingly, 398-21 (with 13 not voting) â€” good news for its supporters, given that President Bush may well try to veto it, and the House would need two-thirds to override if that is the case. ...

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 973: HR 2102

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
Question: On Passage. Bill: HR 2102 Vote description: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 Result: Passed, 398-21, with 12 not voting. Ron Paul voted Yes.

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Free Flow of Information Act Passes House

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
HR 2102 RH Union Calendar No. 229 110th CONGRESS 1st Session HR 2102 [Report No. 110-370] To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain ...

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Reporter's Shield Law Passed by House -- White House threatens veto

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
(B) any organization designated by the Secretary of State as a foreign terrorist organization in accordance with section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1189). You can check out the bill (HR 2102) here.

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US House passes reporter shield bill

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
[JURIST] The US House of representatives Tuesday voted 398-21 [roll call] to pass a shield bill [HR 2102 materials] that would prevent courts from compelling reporters to disclose confidential sources. The Free Flow of Information Act ...

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White House recommends veto of 'shield law'

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
... of Management and Budget: "The administration believes strongly in the importance and rights of a free press; however, based on the overriding imperative to protect national security, the administration strongly opposes HR 2102. ...

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White House recommends veto of 'shield law'

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
"The Administration believes that HR 2102 would create a dramatic shift in the law that would produce immediate harm to national security and law enforcement. The legislation would make it extremely difficult to prosecute cases ...

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Corruption, journalist shield, and hearings - October 16 in the House

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
Harry Mitchell today said that a federal shield law is a necessary to "strengthen our democracy and protect the Bill of Rights" as he and the House passed HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act, with a 398-21 vote. ...

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US White House threatens to veto media shield bill

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
The US White House threatened Tuesday to veto a media shield bill raised by the House of Representatives to protect reporters from disclosing their sources' identities. The bill, coded HR 2102, would provide a broad privilege t ...

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Our view: Support bill to protect those who speak out

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
Michele Bachmann, Collin Peterson and James Oberstar and tell them to support this bill. The act, officially labeled HR 2102, institutes federal laws that ...

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Today in Washington

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
... a resolution condemning the State Department for withholding information about Iraqi government corruption ( H Res 734); and a bill to protect reporters from being forced to disclose their sources, with some exceptions (HR 2102).

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SPJ Leaders Commend House Vote of HR 2102, Call Upon ...

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
J.), Donald Payne, (DN.J.), Mike Pence, (R-Ind.), Todd Platts, (R-Penn.), Ted Poe, R-Texas), Adam Putnam, (R-Fla.), George Radanovich, (R-Calf. ...

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SPJ Leaders Commend House Vote of HR 2102, Call Upon ...

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists are urging members of the United States House of Representatives to pass the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. If passed, the bill would help journalists protect ...

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Journalistsâ€™ Shield Passes

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
As I read the text of HR 2102 some (but possibly not all) bloggers would be covered. The bill defines â€˜journalismâ€™ this wayâ€* â€œThe term â€˜â€˜journalismâ€™â€™ means the gathering, preparing, collecting, photographing, recordi

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Pence-Boucher Federal Media Shield Bill Passes Congress 398-21 ...

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
Washington, DCâ€“ US Congressman Mike Pence made the following statement after passage of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, a bill (HR 2102) he originally authored three years ago:

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Shield Law Will Enhance News Reporting (Rep. Howard Coble)

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
HR. 2102, the â€œFree Flow of Information Actâ€* will enhance news reporting in America. This bill, introduced by Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) and Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), establishes a national standard for dealing with confidential media ...

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SPJ Leaders Commend House Vote of HR 2102, Call Upon ...

2007-10-16T00:00:00Z
Michael Ferguson, (RN.J.), Jeff Flake, (R-Ariz.), Luis Fortuno (RP.R.), Scott Garrett, (RN.J.), Charlie Gonzalez, (D-Texas), Al Green, (D-Texas), ...

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UNITY Urges Passage of HR 2102, The Free Flow of Information Act

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc., a national coalition of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the National Association of Black Journalists ...

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Reporter's Source Confidentiality - Bill Passed

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z
At this time, we have posted the voting record for HR 2102 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.

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Support Free Flow of Information in the US

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z
The bill, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (HR 2102 and SB 1267), has support from 45 Democrats and 26 Republicans in the House, but the bill needs 218 votes to pass. The House plans to vote on the bill tomorrow, Oct. 16. ...

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Congress 110, House vote: Vote 972: HR 2102

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z
Question: On Motion to Recommit With Instructions. Bill: HR 2102. Vote description: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. Result: Passed, 388-33, with 10 not voting. Ron Paul voted No.

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Upcoming CyberShift Web Seminars Examine the (Outsourcing hr) ROI ...

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z
Her message: "It's high time HR The Ledger - House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a floor vote on legislation (HR 2102) creating a federal shield law. To his credit, Rep. Adam Putnam, R-Bartow, whose district covers most of ...

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Shield Law Slated for House Vote By John Eggerton

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z
16, on a federal shield law, HR 2102, that would protect journalists and their sources from overzealous federal prosecutors. The bill, which passed in the House Judiciary Committee in August, would establish a qualified privilege that ...

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Shield Law Slated for House Vote

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z
A floor vote is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 16, on a federal shield law, HR 2102, that would protect journalists and their sources from overzealous federal prosecutors.

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spj leaders commend house vote of hr 2102, call upon ...

2007-10-14T00:00:00Z
is scheduled to bring hr 2102 to the floor for a full house vote on capitol hill tomorrow at 10 am est. the bill was introduced in may by reps. rick boucher, (d-va.) and mike pence, (r-ind.). the bill, with bi-partisan support from 71 ...

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HR 2102 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

2007-10-14T00:00:00Z
HR 2102 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007.

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House bill HR2102, an open attack on bloggers, reaches the House ...

2007-10-13T00:00:00Z
HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act, a bill that I've written about before (here, here, and here) hits the House floor next week, after a brief stop in the Rules Committee. As I wrote in late August, as submitted the bill would ...

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Summary and Text of Amendments to HR 2102 - Free Flow of ...

2007-10-12T00:00:00Z
Summary and Text of Amendments to HR 2102 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007.

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NPPA & Press Organizations Urge House Passage Of Free Flow Of ...

2007-10-12T00:00:00Z
... and press freedom groups who sent letters to the members of the United States House of Representatives urging each member to support HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act, which is scheduled for floor action next Tuesday. ...

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Recent Stock Photo Industry Press Releases: NPPA & Press ...

2007-10-12T00:00:00Z
Today the Rules Committee for the House of Representatives posted notice that it will meet on Monday October 15 at 5 p.m. in H-313 on Capitol Hill to consider H.R. 2102. It will be the first of two bills considered in Rules on Monday. ...

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Congress Should Pass HR 2102, The Free Flow of Information Act

2007-10-12T00:00:00Z
DOES HR 2102 PROVIDE AN ABSOLUTE PRIVILEGE? No, a confidential source's identity can be compelled if disclosure is necessary to prevent "an act of terrorism against the United States and its allies or other significant specified harm" ...

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NPPA Urges House Passage Of Free Flow Of Information Act

2007-10-12T00:00:00Z
... and press freedom groups who sent letters to the members of the United States House of Representatives urging each member to support HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act, which is scheduled for floor action next Tuesday.

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NPPA & Press Organizations Urge House Passage Of Free Flow Of ...

2007-10-12T00:00:00Z
... organizations and press freedom groups who sent letters to the members of the United States House of Representatives urging each member to support HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act, which is scheduled for floor action [...]

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Veto overide attempt tops the agenda for congress next week

2007-10-12T00:00:00Z
Also on the Tuesday agenda is a measure (HR 2102) that would prevent reporters from being compelled to provide testimony or produce documents unless a court finds that one of several exceptions apply, including that the information is ...

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House Vote on Federal Shield Law Planned for Next Week

2007-10-11T00:00:00Z
AAN is a member of the Shield Law Coalition, and urges its members to call their Representatives before Tuesday's vote -- please ask them to vote yes on HR 2102 and vote no on any amendments that would weaken its protections.

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Amendment Process for HR 2102 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

2007-10-09T00:00:00Z
Amendment Process for HR 2102 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007.

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Protecting a free press

2007-10-09T00:00:00Z
Jack Kingston and John Barrow do back a smiliar version in the House (HR 2102). Some sources who talk to reporters about wrongdoing in the public or private ...

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Tell the Senate to Pass the Federal Shield Law

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z
by Jayne Lyun Stahl The US Senate Judiciary Committee will be meeting this week to decide on the fate of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, HR 2102, SB 1267 which will guarantee immunity from prosecution to journalists who refuse ...

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Tell the Senate to Pass the Federal Shield Law

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z
by Jayne Lyun Stahl The US Senate Judiciary Committee will be meeting this week to decide on the fate of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, HR 2102, SB 1267 which will guarantee immunity from prosecution to journalists who refuse ...

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Tell the Senate to Pass the Federal Shield Law

2007-10-03T00:00:00Z
by: Jayne Lyn Stahl Urge the Senate to Pass the Federal Shield Law The US Senate Judiciary Committee will be meeting this week to decide on the fate of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, HR 2102, SB 1267 which will guarantee ...

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Jayne Lyn Stahl: Pass the Federal Shield Law

2007-10-03T00:00:00Z
The US Senate Judiciary Committee will be meeting this week to decide on the fate of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, HR 2102, SB 1267 which will guarantee immunity from prosecution to journalists who refuse to compromise the ...

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Jayne Lyn Stahl: Pass the Federal Shield Law

2007-10-03T00:00:00Z
The US Senate Judiciary Committee will be meeting this week to decide on the fate of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, HR 2102, SB 1267 which will guarantee immunity from prosecution to journalists who refuse to compromise the ...

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Urge the Senate to Pass the Federal Shield Law

2007-10-02T00:00:00Z
The US Senate Judiciary Committee will be meeting this week to decide on the fate of the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, HR 2102, SB 1267 which will guarantee immunity from prosecution to journalists who refuse to compromise the ...

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Journalists' Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the ...

2007-10-01T00:00:00Z
During the 109th Congress three bills were introduced: S. 1419, S. 2831, and H.R. 3323. Three bills have also been introduced in the 110th Congress: S. 1267, S. 2035, and H.R. 2102. On October 16, 2007, the House passed H.R. 2102. ...

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GPS detectors, jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987). There was apparently little support for such a measure because, as one author notes, â€œthe nationwide criminalization of a segment of the electronics industry and its consumers is arguably ...

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Wisconsin Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987). In 1987, a radar detector, but the bill languished and finally disappeared.Francis Stevens Point Stoughton Sturgeon Bay wisconsin speeding ticket Whitewater.

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Speeding Ticket Defense jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987). Charles Steger Sterling Stickney Streamwood Streator Summit Swansea Sycamore Taylorville Tinley Park Columbus Corinth Dâ€™Iberville Gautier Greenville Greenwood Grenada Gulfport Hattiesburg ...

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Beating A Speeding Ticket In Court jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987). In 1987, a radar detector, but beating a speeding ticket in court the bill languished and finally disappeared.. beating a speeding ticket in court Lucie Princeton Punta Gorda Quincy ...

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Speeding Ticket Lawyer jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987).Simons Statesboro Stockbridge Stone Mountain Sugar Hill Hollywood Homestead Homosassa Springs Shores South Miami South Venice Southeast Southold Southport Spring Hill Springfield St. ...

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How Much Does A Speeding Ticket Cost jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987). Marie Shelby Shields South St. Paul Northfield Oak Grove Oakdale Orono Otsego how much does a speeding ticket cost Owatonna Plymouth Prior Lake Ramsey Red Wing Richfield Robbinsdale ...

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Ca Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session ca speeding ticket (1987).. In 1987, a radar detector, but the bill languished and finally disappeared.. Peter Stillwater Thief River Falls Vadnais Heights Virginia Waconia.

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Speeding Ticket Iowa jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, speeding ticket iowa 1st Session (1987).Louis Lebanon Leeâ€™s Summit Lemay Liberty Manchester Maplewood Marshall Maryland Heights Rolla Sappington Sedalia Shrewsbury Sikeston Spanish Lake Springfield Stâ€¦ ...

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Georgia Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See georgia speeding ticket HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987)â€¦In 1987, a federal crime to manufacture, nj speeding ticket racing â€“ your say sell or possess a federal crime to manufacture, sell or possess a bill was introduced ...

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Michigan Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
Savage Shakopee Shoreview Shorewood South Lyon South Lyon South Lyon South Lyon South Monroe Southfield Southgate St. See HR 2102, michigan speeding ticket 100th michigan speeding ticket Congress, 1st Session (1987)..

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Indiana Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
Congress that would have made it a federal crime to manufacture, sell or possess a radar detector, but the bill languished and indiana speeding ticket finally disappeared.. See HR 2102, 100th Congress,

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New York State Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987)â€¦ Helens Stayton Sunnyside Sutherlin Sweet Home Tigard Troutdale Tualatin West Slope Wilsonville Woodburn Ada Altus Anadarko Ardmore Bartlesville Bethany Bixby Blackwell Broken Arrow ...

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New York Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987). Louis Edwardsville Effingham Elgin Elk Grove Mount Prospect Mount Prospect Mount Prospect Mount Prospect Mount Prospect Mount Pleasant Muskegon new york speeding ticket new new york ...

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Nj Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987). In 1987, a federal crime to manufacture, sell nj speeding ticket or possess a radar detector, but the bill languished and finally disappeared.Claire Carney Catonsville Chesapeake Ranch ...

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Pennsylvania Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987)..Louis Biloxi Booneville Brandon Brookhaven Byram Canton Clarksdale Cleveland Clinton pennsylvania speeding ticket Columbia Columbus Corinth Dâ€™Iberville Gautier Greenville Greenwood ...

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Fastest Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987). In 1987, a federal crime to manufacture, sell or possess a bill was introduced in Congress that would have made it a radar paying speeding ticket racing â€“ your say detector,

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In Nc Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987).. In 1987, a radar detector, but the in nc speeding ticket Four Seasons Lawrence Leicester Leominster Lexington Lincoln Littleton Longmeadow Lowell Ludlow Lunenburg Lynn Lynnfield ...

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Speeding Ticket Lawyer jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st speeding ticket lawyer Session speeding ticket lawyer (1987). Marie Shelby Shields South emmanuel intitle intitle intitle intitle lewis speeding ticket review: rocky mountain radarâ€™s rmr-c450 St. In 1987 ...

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Texas Speeding Ticket jammers & spoofers

2007-09-23T00:00:00Z
See HR 2102, 100th Congress, 1st Session (1987).Simons Statesboro Stockbridge Stone Mountain Sugar Hill Hollywood Homestead Homosassa Springs Micco Middleburg Milton Mims Miramar Mount Dora Myrtle Grove Naples Park Azalea Park Memphis ...

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FindLaw's Writ - Hilden: Why The Reporter's Shield Law Pending ...

2007-08-16T00:00:00Z
Last week, the proposed Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, H.R. 2102, was voted out of the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, if enacted, would create a federal privilege for journalists to protect their confidential sources ...

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Journalist Shield Legislation Amended to Cover Only Commercial ...

2007-08-14T00:00:00Z
The US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee yesterday approved an amended version of HR 2102, also known as the Free Flow of Information Act. The purpose of the legislation is to create a federal shield for journalists so they ...

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House Judiciary Committee approves federal shield law; bill moves ...

2007-08-09T00:00:00Z
The House Judiciary Committee voted Aug. 1 to approve HR 2102, which protects journalists from being compelled to disclose confidential sources.

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House Judiciary Committee approves federal shield law; bill moves ...

2007-08-09T00:00:00Z
The House Judiciary Committee voted Aug. 1 to approve HR 2102, which protects journalists from being compelled to disclose confidential sources.

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The reporter's shield law

2007-08-08T00:00:00Z
Last week, the proposed Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, HR 2102, was voted out of the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, if enacted, would create a federal privilege for journalists to protect their confidential sources, ...

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FOX ATTACKS BLOGGERS

2007-08-08T00:00:00Z
The House of Representatives Judiciary panel is working on a "federal shield law" ( Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) HR 2102 IH ) to protect the press from having to identify sources. The. ...

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Reporter Sheild Law Should Protect Bloggers as Well

2007-08-08T00:00:00Z
Last week, the proposed Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, HR 2102, was voted out of the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, if enacted, would create a federal privilege for journalists to protect their confidential sources, ...

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Recommended Readings: July 29th - August 5th, 2007

2007-08-07T00:00:00Z
[JURIST] The US House Judiciary Committee [official website] approved new legislation [HR 2102 materials] on Wednesday shielding reporters from being compelled to disclose confidential sources. Under the bill, journalists could not be ...

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Shield Law a Step Closer

2007-08-07T00:00:00Z
That broad rule could, however, include part-time writers who receive even a trickle of revenue from Google Ads or Blogads.com. LINK to the full story by ZDnet News. LINK to the house bill HR 2102 (cross posted on Kos) ...

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Florida Travelers’ Tips for Staying Healthy

2007-08-06T00:00:00Z
August 02nd, 2007 | Category: Law News The House Judiciary Committee approved legislation after lengthy debate Wednesday that would create a federal shield law for journalists. The measure (HR 2102), sponsored by Rick Boucher, D-Va., ...

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HR2102: Free flow of information act of 2007

2007-08-06T00:00:00Z
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:HR2102:. You decide what this means for bloggers. From what I read, to meet the test of â€œjournalistâ€* and thus a â€œcovered personâ€* under the law, your creation of news or written works must be ..

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Two vitally important bills in Congress

2007-08-06T00:00:00Z
The second bill is HR 2102, the Federal Shield Law, which would protect reporters from identifying sources in court and protect them from being charged with contempt of court, which is essentially what lazy-ass prosecutors do when they ...

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HR2102: Free flow of information act of 2007

2007-08-06T00:00:00Z
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:HR2102:. You decide what this means for bloggers. Supposedly, it allows bloggers to protect their confidential sources the same way a “professional journalist” does. Legal eagles are welcome to ...

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Journalist Shield Legislation Amended to Cover Only Commercial ...

2007-08-03T00:00:00Z
The US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee yesterday approved an amended version of HR 2102, also known as the Free Flow of Information Act . The purpose of the legislation is to create a federal shield for journalists so they ...

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Definition of a Journalist: The House Gives it a Try

2007-08-03T00:00:00Z
The House of Representatives Judiciary panel is working on a "federal shield law" ( Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (Introduced in House) HR 2102 IH ) to protect the press from having to identify sources. ...

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Revised Federal Shield Bill Clears the House Judiciary Committee

2007-08-02T23:10:38Z
Revised Federal Shield Bill Clears the House Judiciary Committee August 2nd, 2007 - Sam Bayard The U.S. House of Representatives has taken an important step forward on the federal shield bill (H.R.2102), which we've

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US law to protect bloggers

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
The new law (passed with amendments) is called the Free Flow of Information Act 2007: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:HR2102:. Interestingly, they have defined bloggers as professional rather than hobbyist bloggers - they ...

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HR 2102 IH -- Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 [The Corpus ...

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
HR 2102 IH, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, so far has only been approved by the House Judiciary Committee. The Corresponding Senate Bill is S. 1267, introduced by Richard Lugar, Lindsey Graham, Pete Domenici, and Mary Lanrieu ...

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Concurring Opinions

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
Instead, H.R. 2102 would compel the disclosure of a confidential source's identity in federal court under three discrete circumstances: "to prevent an act of terrorism against the United States or other significant specified harm to ...

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Journalist Shield Legislation Amended to Cover Only Commercial ...

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
The US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee yesterday approved an amended version of HR 2102, also known as the Free Flow of Information Act. The purpose of the legislation is to create a federal shield for journalists so they ...

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HR 2102 IH — Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 [The Corpus ...

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
HR 2102 IH — Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 US Reps Rick Boucher, Mike Pence, John Conyers, Howard Coble, John Yarmuth, and Greg Walden have introduced a bill that would provide some protections to blogger-journalists. ...

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Legislation Approved Creates Shield Law For Journalists.

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
The measure (HR 2102), sponsored by Rick Boucher, D-Va., would prevent reporters from being compelled to provide testimony or produce documents, unless a co… law dictionary attorney salary find lawyer lawyers title general power of ...

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Revised Federal Shield Bill Clears House Committee

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
The US House of Representatives has taken an important step forward on the federal shield bill (HR2102), which we've discussed in greater detail before. The proposed legislation would protect those "engaging in journalism" from having ...

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JURIST - Paper Chase: House Judiciary Committee approves ...

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
[JURIST] The US House Judiciary Committee [official website] approved new legislation [HR 2102 materials] on Wednesday shielding reporters from being compelled to disclose confidential sources. Under the bill, journalists could not be ...

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Free Flow of Misinformation

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
Yesterday, I linked to a Washington Post editorial endorsing HR 2102, a bill that would severely limit the obligation of journalists to testify in federal court, even if they have relevant evidence and even if that evidence has nothing ...

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HR 2102 IH — Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 [The Corpus ...

2007-08-02T00:00:00Z
HR 2102 IH — Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 US Reps Rick Boucher, Mike Pence, John Conyers, Howard Coble, John Yarmuth, and Greg Walden have introduced a bill that would provide some protections to blogger-journalists. ...

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Bonds case illustrates need for shield law

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z
The committee has scheduled a vote on HR 2102, a federal shield law for journalists. The bill, which has bipartisan support, would protect reporters in most instances from the threat of prosecution if they refuse to disclose ...

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MEDIA GROUPS ENCOURAGED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE'S PASSAGE OF SHIELD LAW ...

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z
Washington — A vote today by the House Judiciary Committee to pass the Free Flow of Information Act (HR 2102) was applauded by more than 40 media companies and organizations who have been working for federal protection of journalists ...

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Captain's Quarters

2007-07-19T00:00:00Z
They call H.R. 2102 and S. 1267 "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007." I call them the "Protecting the NY Times from Its Own Treasonous Acts Act of 2007." Posted by MAJ Arkay | July 19, 2007 1:05 PM. Can't say this surprises me. ..

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Protect whistle-blowers

2007-07-18T00:00:00Z
Paul Ryan are co-sponsors of HR 2102. Democratic Wisconsin Sens. Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold have signaled support for a shield law; we urge them to get ...

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Everyone a journalist, yes. Shield law for all, no

2007-07-18T00:00:00Z
Oddly enough, however, I learned of Gant’s book through an e-mail that offered him as an advocate of the proposed federal shield law for reporters (see HR 2102 for text of bill). I do not favor a federal shield law because it sets ...

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Protect whistle-blowers

2007-07-18T00:00:00Z
Paul Ryan are co-sponsors of HR 2102. Democratic Wisconsin Sens. Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold have signaled support for a shield law; we urge them to get ...

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Not so over the Hill ...

2007-06-18T00:00:00Z
Please call, write or send e-mail (and have your family and friends do the same). Wondering what to say? Please tell your representatives that you support HR 2102 -- also known as the Free Flow of Information Act...(read more)

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Not so over the Hill ...

2007-06-18T00:00:00Z
Please call, write or send e-mail (and have your family and friends do the same). Wondering what to say? Please tell your representatives that you support HR 2102 -- also known as the Free Flow of Information Act...(read more)

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Bloggers a threat to national security?

2007-06-17T00:00:00Z
The Free Flow of Information Act also known as HR 2102 or S. 1267 is a new bill sponsored by Boucher, Pence, Conyers, Coble, Yarmuth, and Walden in the House; as well as Lugar, Dodd, Graham, Domenici, and Landrieu in the Senate. ...

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"The time has come for congressional action" Lee L...

2007-06-15T00:00:00Z
Today's quotation from yesterday's House Judiciary Committee hearing on the "Free Flow Information Act of 2007" (HR 2102). The bill provides "qualified immunity to journalists from revealing their sources under certain circumstances.

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DOJ renews opposition to federal shield law for reporters

2007-06-15T00:00:00Z
[JURIST] A top US Justice Department official testified Thursday that the Bush Administration remains opposed to a proposed shield law [text; HR 2102 materials] that would protect media from federal pressure to reveal sources. ...

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White House opposes shield law effort

2007-06-14T00:00:00Z
... like the bill but have no plans to advance it, their officials said. The bill is HR 2102. ___. On the Net:. Justice Department: http://www.justice.gov. source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070614/ap_on_go_co/congress_media_shield [link]

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House Judiciary Committee Considers Federal Reporter's Privilege

2007-06-14T00:00:00Z
The House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing today HR 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. The act generally would codify a reporter's privilege for federal proceedings similar to that currently enjoyed by journalists ...

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White House opposes shield law effort

2007-06-14T00:00:00Z
The legislation, said Mike Pence, R-Ind., "is not about protecting reporters. It is about protecting the public's right to know." The measure, HR 2102, would write into federal law a policy already enacted by 32 states and the District ...

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A shield law covering bloggers? Consider the trade-off first

2007-05-10T00:00:00Z
1267 (see text) and the House as HR 2102 (see text). The definitions and language of the bill are sufficiently vague as to virtually invite the Supreme Court to legislate. The bill may also represent both protection — and a warning — to ...

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Bill Action: Introduced: HR 2102: To maintain the free flow of ...

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z
Frederick Boucher [D-VA] introduced HR 2102: To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. ...

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HR 2102, To maintain the free flow of information to the public by ...

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z
HR 2102 would maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media....

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