Open Congress : Blog Articles for S.2035 Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

S. 2035

2008-11-25T19:00:00Z

S. 2035. Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on October 4, 2007. CBO estimates that implementing S. 2035 would have no significant effect on the federal. budget. ...

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The WOD Blog: News from SPJ National

2008-11-23T19:00:00Z

He became a cosponsor of S. 2035, the billâ€™s number in the Senate, on April 14, 2008. Links to several news articles that highlight Obamaâ€™s support are included at the end of this release. â€œWe call on the President-elect to make good on ...

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Society of Professional Journalists: SPJ News

2008-11-20T19:00:00Z

Morning Reading List, 07.25.08 - mediabistro.com: FishbowlDC

2008-10-28T20:00:00Z

A release announced, "Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists urge media outlets across the country to raise awareness of S. 2035, the Senate version of the Free Flow of Information Act, also known as the federal media shield ...

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Sen. Barack Obama [D-IL]â€™s Voting Record

2008-10-22T20:00:00Z

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2035. Cloture Motion Rejected 51-43, 6 not voting (3/5 required). Senate Roll #190. Jul 29, 2008 3:02 PM. No Vote. Upon Reconsideration Motion to Invoke Cloture on the ...

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Contact Senators Murray, Cantwell to support a federal shield law ...

2008-10-11T20:00:00Z

Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists are calling out to all SPJ members to take part in the passage of S. 2035, the Senate version of the Free Flow of Information Act, also known as the federal media shield law. ...

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Barack Obamaâ€™s Full Voting Record

2008-10-02T20:00:00Z

7/30/08, Vote 191: On the Cloture Motion: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2035; Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, Not Voting. 7/29/08, Vote 190: On the Cloture Motion: Upon Reconsideration Motion to ...

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Letterman Rips No-Show McCain | Drudge Retort

2008-09-24T20:00:00Z

Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2035 ) July 30, 2008. Not Voting - 6 Kennedy (D-MA) McCain (R-AZ) McCaskill (D-MO) Obama (D-IL) Rockefeller (D-WV) Wicker (R-MS) ...

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Maybe We Need to Think This Federal Media Shield Through

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

The intentions of supporters of bills like S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, are commendable enough, as they seek to ensure First Amendment freedoms for reporters and sources. But the public debate has been remarkably narrow, ...

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Republican State Attorneys General Urge GOP Senators on Shield Law ...

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

The Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035) is written to protect the role of the press as a check on government, allowing reporters to investigate controversial, important subjects without fear of being inappropriately called into court ...

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Should journalists be shielded from prosecution for protecting ...

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

Barack Obama, US Senator (D-IL), cosponsored S. 2035, the "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007" on Sep. 10, 2007, which stated:. "Prohibits a federal entity (an entity or employee of the judicial or executive branch or an ...

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Das Bundesverfassungsgericht

2008-09-05T20:00:00Z

August 1998 (BGBl I S. 2035) in Verbindung mit Art. 35 EUV. Das Bundesverfassungsgericht Ã¼berprÃ¼ft jedoch nur, ob diese ZustÃ¤ndigkeitsregeln in offensichtlich unhaltbarer Weise gehandhabt worden sind. Dies kann insbesondere dann der ...

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Shield law needed, not for press, but for democracy

2008-09-04T20:00:00Z

The Free Flow of Information Act, S. 2035, or shield bill, may return to the Senate floor this month. A vote was derailed during the summer amid a last minute, election-year debate over energy policy driven by Senate Republicans. ...

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Das Bundesverfassungsgericht

2008-09-01T20:00:00Z

Tricare Medical Insurance For Drilling Reservist

2008-08-30T20:00:00Z

S. 2035 ... it would have to spend on TRICARE insurance for those activated reservists. ... medical costs are highly correlated with ageâ€”the average reservist is ... Health care - Getting out, military health issues - Marine Corps Times ...

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Friday's Miscellany 08-22-2008

2008-08-21T20:00:00Z

McConnell on S. 2035 - the "Free Flow of Information Act of 2008" http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/mediashield/ag-odni-letter082208.pdf Â· related information is available at http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/media-shield.htm ...

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

2008-08-19T20:00:00Z

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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Votes stall bill based on shield law - News

2008-08-16T20:00:00Z

The vote on July 30 denied cloture on S. 2035, which limits the time allowed for debate and prevents filibuster. The stall came from 43 nay votes: 42 Republican and one Democrat, against 51: 44 Democrat, five Republican and two other. ...

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Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 191: On the Cloture Motion

2008-08-15T20:00:00Z

Vote description: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2035; Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. Result: Rejected, 51-43, with 6 not voting. Barack Obama voted Not Voting. Click HERE to read onâ€¦ ...

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Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 191: On the Cloture Motion

2008-08-15T20:00:00Z

Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 191: On the Cloture Motion

2008-08-09T20:00:00Z

Vote description: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2035; Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. Result: Rejected, 51-43, with 6 not voting. John McCain voted Not Voting. The John McCain related article ...

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Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. : The Leaker Shield Act - Townhall.com

2008-08-08T20:00:00Z

Still, it is a terrible idea â€“ particularly in time of war â€“ to be providing â€œmedia shieldsâ€* to anyone who can claim to be a journalist and to their law-breaking sources in government. Yet, that is precisely what S.2035 would do. ...

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Shield law loses out on procedural vote, but hope remains

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

While the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is disappointed that the US Senate did not take advantage of an opportunity to bring the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035) to the Senate . . .

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Open Thread

2008-08-02T20:00:00Z

Also in this morning's MST you will find, apparently without irony, this editorial about the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (S. 2035):. The guarantee of a free press should inherently include protection for journalists from ...

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EDITORIAL: Media Shield Law: Measure Lost in Political Games

2008-08-02T20:00:00Z

</li><li>S.2035, "The Free Flow of Information Act," didn't get the 60 votes needed in the Senate mainly because Republican senators blocked the measure in a partisan fight with Democrats over energy and gas prices.</li><

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Washington Post: Shield law bill

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

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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The Link Between Domestic Oil and Shield Law?

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

According to the Society of Professional Journalists Web site, the Senators vote to proceed with S. 2035, the Senate version of the Free Flow of Information Act, only received 51 votes. 60 votes were needed. ...

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Georgianne Nienaber: Louisiana's Landrieu Dogs FEMA and Protects ...

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

The procedural vote of 51 to 43 fell nine votes shy of the 60 required to move forward the Free Flow of Information Act, S. 2035. "I am very disappointed that 43 of my colleagues chose to put partisan games ahead of protecting our free ...

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Senate Takes Pass on Shield Law â€“ For Now

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

Despite broad bipartisan support from both Congressional houses, Senate leaders decided against taking the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035) to the Senate floor yesterday. According to Lucy Dalglish, executive director for ...

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SPJ disappointed that shield law stalls in Senate

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

INDIANAPOLIS â€“ Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists are disappointed in the Senateâ€™s vote today that stalled S. 2035, the Senate version of the Free Flow of Information Act, also known as the federal media shield law. ...

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PointofLaw.com | PointOfLaw Forum: Up on Capitol Hill

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

News accounts report that the Senate's failure yesterday to invoke cloture on S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, means the media shield bill is probably dead for the session. (San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal.) ...

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Federal shield law stalls in Senate

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa, and Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, both voted against the cloture motion on S. 2035. (The motion received 51 Yeas and 43 Nays, with six not voting.) In the U.S. House, all five members of the Oklahoma delegation voted for ...

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Desert Beacon: Just Call Him Phil E. Buster: Ensign votes against ...

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

A motion to invoke cloture on S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act ( media shield) failed 51-43, with Senator Ensign voting to sustain the GOP filibuster. [vote 191]. The Roadblock Republicans in the Senate continued another ...

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Leahy Urges Senate To Debate Media Shield Bill

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

I support the Free Flow of Information Act, S.2035. I hope the Senate will be permitted by the minority to consider this important legislative effort, and I thank the Majority Leader for his willingness to bring this matter before the ...

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7/30/2008

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

10:00 am: Resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.2035, the Media Shield bill. Previous Meeting Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 The Senate convened at 10:00 am and adjourned at 7:08 pm 1 record vote was taken. HOUSE ACTION ...

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Today in Congress/Open Thread

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

Resume motion to proceed to S.2035, Media Shield. 11:00am cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.2035. If cloture is not invoked, the Senate would proceed to a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S.3335, Tax Extenders ...

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SPJ disappointed that shield law stalls in Senate

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

Vote on shield law held back.

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

A vote to move to the final vote (don't you love the Senate rules) of the S.2035, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (aka The Journalist Shield Law) failed 191-35. Click here is the official tally from the Senate web site. ...

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07-30-08 US Senator Ken Salazar Votes To Defend Freedom of the Press

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

Bill Blocked In Procedural Vote WASHINGTON, DC - Today, United States Senator Ken Salazar voted to move ahead toward passage of S.2035, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, also known as the â€œMedia Shieldâ€* law, which would protect ...

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Media Shield Bill Sputters to a Halt in Senate

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

The Senate today failed to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, ie, the federal media shield bill. The vote was 51-43 (Roll Call No. 191), mostly partyline vote; ...

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Federal media shield bill sputters in the Senate

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

The Senate has just voted 51-43, failing to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, ie, the federal media shield bill. The vote was part of the continued maneuvering over whether the Senate ...

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding S.2035

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

John Warner [R, VA] voted 'Nay' on the question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2035 ) regarding S.2035 Free Flow of Information Act of 2007.

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Senate Defeats Procedural Motion to Begin Debate on Media Shield Bill

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

The Senate has defeated a procedural (cloture) motion to begin debate on the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035) by a vote of 51 (Y) to 43 (N). The motion required 60 affirmative votes to pass. Once again, Senate Republicans were ...

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Today in Washington DC - July 29, 2008

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

Also yesterday, cloture was filed on a journalist shield bill (S. 2035) as well as on another attempt at a package of expiring tax breaks that includes tax increases as offsets (S. 3335). From Senate & News Sources: The Wall Street ...

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Sen. Reid Files Clotures on Federal Media Shield

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

Reid filed cloture yesterday on S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, ie, the federal media shield legislation that would insulate reporters from having to reveal their confidential sources in federal legal proceedings. ...

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2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

The Free Flow of Information Act, S. 2035, will likely come for a vote in the Senate before its members go home for the campaign season, perhaps as early as Monday. Senators hold in their collective hands a crucial decision about just ...

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Proposed US media shield bill prompts critics to call for Senate ...

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

[JURIST] A proposed federal reporter shield law [S. 2035 text, PDF; bill materials] prompted nearly a dozen critics to speak out in editorials published Monday, encouraging the US Senate to pass the bill. The Free Flow of Information ...

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Who's a journalist?

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

The Free Flow of Information Act, S. 2035, is scheduled for a vote in the Senate before its members go home for the campaign season. The vote may happen as early as this week. Senators hold in their collective hands a crucial decision ...

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Free Flow Information Act - by Kelly Sagert

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

The leadership of SPJ is asking everyone to contact Voinovich to encourage him to vote â€œyesâ€* on S. 2035. â€œIt is critical this final push for Senate action has national support because a federal shield law will benefit the public as a ...

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Morning Reading List, 07.25.08 - mediabistro.com: FishbowlDC

2008-07-24T20:00:00Z

South Florida Society of Professional Journalists Â» FOI/First ...

2008-07-23T20:00:00Z

President Clint Brewer is urging SPJ and SDX board members to take an active role immediately in the passage of S. 2035, the Senate version of the Free Flow of Information Act. Therefore, SPJ is asking you to help make one final, ...

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Don't Send Me To Jail

2008-07-23T20:00:00Z

The Federal Shield Law (S. 2035) will be on the floor of the senate according to an e-mail I received from SPJ national. Below is a letter I wrote to Florida Senator Bill Nelson. According to SPJ's e-mail, Sen. ...

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Morning Reading List, 07.21.08 - mediabistro.com: FishbowlDC

2008-07-20T20:00:00Z

A release announced, "Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists urge editorial writers across the country to support S. 2035, the Senate version of the Free Flow of Information Act, also known as the federal media shield law. ...

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SPJ asks editorialists to promote shield law, calls

2008-07-17T20:00:00Z

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said early this month July that S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, would be a priority before the Senate recesses Aug. 1. Procedural obstacles could delay it further, but SPJ hopes editorials ...

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Journalistic shielding

2008-07-17T20:00:00Z

Legislation out there, known as the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035) would create a reporterâ€™s privilege at the federal level, bringing that US law into line with statutes in most states. Attorneys general in about 42 states ...

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Don't restrict free flow of information | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

That's why debate currently under way in the Senate on S. 2035, which creates the first federal reporter's shield law, is welcome news not only to its news media backers but to all Texans as well. With that legislation pending, ...

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

2008-07-12T20:00:00Z

... freedom groups including the NPPA feel that action on this important legislation is long overdue. NPPA's leaders are urging the organization's members to contact their Senators and support S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act.

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

2008-07-11T20:00:00Z

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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SPJ leaders take Shield Law case to the Hill

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

The Senate version (S. 2035) also passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee in October. To voice your support of a federal shield law, contact your local lawmakers. To contact members of the US House of Representatives, ...

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Thumbs up to McMaster for law support

2008-07-04T20:00:00Z

Thumbs up to SC Attorney General Henry McMaster for his support of the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035), a federal shield law for reporters.

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"A despicable character with an unsavory past"

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

When they want to know why you oppose the bill (S. 2035), answer in two words: "Steven Hatfill." --- Cliff Kincaid is the Editor of Accuracy in Media, and can be contacted at cliff.kincaid@aim.org.

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State Attorneys General Support Federal Shield Law

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

More than 40 state attorneys general have told the Senate's leaders that they support a federal reporters' shield law, the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035), which recognizes a qualified reporter's privilege and brings federal law ...

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McMaster backs federal shield law

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

The SC Press Association has praised State Attorney General Henry McMaster for his support of the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035), a federal shield law for reporters.

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Shield law would protect your right to know - Arizona Daily Star

2008-06-28T20:00:00Z

Legislation pending in the US Senate would bring federal law into line with laws in 49 states, including Arizona, that protect reportersâ€™ confidential sources. We support the bill, known as the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035), ...

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Shield law would protect your right to know

2008-06-28T20:00:00Z

We support the bill, known as the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035), which has passed the House and has been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, 15-4. No Senate floor vote has been scheduled, and this bill must.

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Abbott voices support for federal FFOIA

2008-06-26T16:49:43Z

Abbott voices support for federal FFOIA Thursday, June 26, 2008 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is urging the United States Senate to support the federal Free Flow of Information Act (S.2035).

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McKenna leads national movement for reporter shield law

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Attorney General Rob McKenna and Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler successfully rallied 39 of their fellow state attorneys general to join them in urging Senate leaders to support the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035). ...

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State attorneys general endorse federal shield law

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press applauds 42 state attorneys general for their support of the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035), which would create a qualified federal shield . . .

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Texas Attorney General

2008-06-22T20:00:00Z

As you know, the United States Senate is currently debating S. 2035, which creates the first federal reporterâ€™s shield law. With that legislation pending, Congress has the opportunity to strengthen First Amendment-guaranteed freedoms of ...

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King to sign shield law letter

2008-06-15T20:00:00Z

If 36 state attorneys general sign on, the National Association of Attorneys General has said it will officially support the legislation at the national level, and possibly break a logjam in the US Senate on S. 2035, the Free Flow of ...

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S. 2035 to protect journalists and freedom of reporters

2008-05-31T20:00:00Z

S. 2035 will reinforce the freedom provided by the Bill of Rights and prohibits a Federal agency from compelling a person to testify or produce a document for any protected activities. This has always been a fundamental right in the ...

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The Leaker Shield Act CSP Decision Brief | Protect national ...

2008-05-15T20:00:00Z

Were S.2035 to become law, investigators and prosecutors charged with bringing to justice sources who have engaged in criminal leaks would have to prove all of the following to the satisfaction of a federal judge: (1) The government has ...

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The Leaker Shield Act

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

The bill, S. 2035, is better known as the â€œmedia shieldâ€* law. It would be more accurate to call it the â€œLeaker and Other Enemies Shield Act"... [read it, then do as your conscious dictates] READ MORE â€œS. 2035: Free Flow of Informat

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Media Shield, A Weapon against Business

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

Last week, Politico carried a thorough update story on the pending legislation in the Senate, S. 2035. The White House is resisting the legislation, arguing that it may protect bogus journalists and Internet provocateurs who disseminate ...

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Media Shield, A Weapon against Business

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

Federal Media Shield Law Debate Heats Up

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

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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Obamaâ€™s Red Mentor Praised Red Army

2008-04-28T20:00:00Z

The bill is S. 2035 in the Senate. UNDER MEDIA PRESSURE, ONE VERSION OF THE BILL PASSED THE HOUSE BY A VOTE OF 398-21. Only 21 members had the courage to oppose the demands of the Big Media lobby. The Senate version passed the Senate ...

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We Don't Need No Stinkin' Shield Law, Part 1 By Jack Shafer

2008-04-21T20:00:00Z

This ordinarily quarrelsome lot has set aside their differences to support a pending federal shield lawâ€”the Free Flow of Information Act (S. 2035)â€”designed to help journalists protect their confidential sources from federal subpoenas. ...

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

2008-04-21T20:00:00Z

The Senate version (search for S. 2035) uses different words to accomplish the same goal of treating citizen journalists just like the professional journalists (see graphic below). But a dozen letters from Cabinet-level officials, ...

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One Man's Shield, Another's Sword

2008-04-20T20:00:00Z

... Washington Post column, "Cabinet Officials Cite Concerns About Senate Version of Reporter's Shield Law," noting the objections of Attorney General Mukasey and Director of National Intelligence McConnell to the Senate bill, S. 2035. ...

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Senator Dole Cosponsors Bill to Protect Journalistsâ€™ Right to ...

2008-04-16T20:00:00Z

Elizabeth Dole has joined a bipartisan group of senators to become a cosponsor of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, which provides journalists with needed federal protection for their confidential sources. ...

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SPJ Leaders Pleased With Democratic Hopefuls' Support of a Federal ...

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

(SkyNewswire.com)--INDIANAPOLIS, IN--- Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists today welcomed additional support of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, from Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. ...

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The First Amendment belongs to citizens, not the corporate press.

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

The federal shield legislation being considered by the Senate (S. 2035) wouldnâ€™t have protected Matthew Cooper and Judy Miller had it been law in the summer of 2005. And Department of Justice guidelines (PDF) already afford members of ...

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We don't need no stinkin' federal shield law for reporters. - By ...

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

The First Amendment belongs to citizens, not the corporate press.

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

Presidential candidates support a shield law

2008-04-14T20:00:00Z

INDIANAPOLIS â€“ Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists today welcomed additional support of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, from Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

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We donâ€™t need no stinkinâ€™ federal shield law for reporters.

2008-04-14T20:00:00Z

McCain Panders* To His Base; Supports Shield Law - Marc Ambinder

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists today welcomed McCainâ€™s support of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act. â€œIâ€™m willing to invest in the press a very solemn trust that in the use of confidential sources, ...

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SPJ leaders pleased with Democratic hopefulsâ€™ support of a federal ...

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

Known as the media shield bill, S. 2035 calls for a qualified, rather than absolute privilege that would make it easier for journalists to protect the identities of their confidential sources. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed S. ...

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SPJ Leaders Pleased With Sen. John McCain's Support of a Federal ...

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

John McCain's support of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act. McCain said Monday that he had some reservations about supporting a media shield bill. â€¦ McCain Backs Newspaper Shield Law Washington Post ...

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SPJ Leaders Pleased With Sen. John McCain's Support of a Federal ...

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

Market Wire (press release) - 1 hour agoJohn McCain's support of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act. McCain said Monday that he had some reservations about supporting a media shield bill. â€¦McCain Backs Newspaper Shield Law ...

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SPJ Leaders Pleased With Sen. John McCainâ€™s Support of a Federal ...

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

John McCain’s support of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act. Tags: <a href="http://www.casualbuzz.com/index.php/category/syndicated-internet-buzz/" rel="tag">Syndicated Internet Buzz</a>

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SPJ leaders applaud McCainâ€™s support of federal shield law

2008-04-13T20:00:00Z

Known as the media shield bill, S. 2035 calls for a qualified, rather than absolute, privilege that would make it easier for journalists to protect the identities of their confidential sources. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed S. ...

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SPJ leaders defend media shield bill

2008-04-07T20:00:00Z

Known as the media shield bill, S. 2035 would protect the publicâ€™s right to speak out and promote the peopleâ€™s right to know. It calls for a qualified, rather than absolute privilege that would make it easier for journalists to protect ...

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Administration ramps up fight against federal shield law that ...

2008-04-03T20:00:00Z

The battle is over S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, which would create in federal law a qualified privilege for journalists to protect the identities of their confidential sources, like statutory and case law in almost all ...

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SPJ leaders urge Bush Administration, Department of Justice to ...

2008-04-02T20:00:00Z

Justice Department Outlines Administration Views and Announces Web ...

2008-04-02T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Justice Department today released additional information regarding the Administration's concerns with the proposed media shield legislation, S.2035, the "Free Flow of Information ...

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Editor And Publisher

2008-03-31T20:00:00Z

Both bills (S.2035 and HR 2102) have passed . From Editor & Publisher: Students to Get Free Access to The Financial Times through Facebook. Editor And Publisher Ron Rovtar, editor and publisher, says, â€œAfter much soul-searching, ...

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Aan

2008-03-24T20:00:00Z

... A group of 50 media companies and organizations, including AAN, sent a letter yesterday urging Congress to take up a pair of federal shield law bills and enact them as soon as possible. Both bills (S.2035 and HR 2102) have passed . ...

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March !9, 2008 Day Of Action: Peace/Impeach!

2008-03-18T20:00:00Z

S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, would establish a federal "shield law" to protect journalists who must rely on confidential sources to reveal information of public importance. Many whistle-blowers are unlikely to alert the ...

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

2008-03-16T20:00:00Z

... 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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Media shield law remains in doubt

2008-03-15T20:00:00Z

On the Net:. Information on the bills, S. 2035 and HR 2102, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov/. source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080316/ap_on_go_co/sunshine_week_subpoenaing_reporters [link]

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Media shield law remains in doubt

2008-03-15T20:00:00Z

Media shield law remains in doubt

2008-03-14T20:00:00Z

On the Net:. Information on the bills, S. 2035 and HR 2102, can be found at http://thomas.loc.gov/. source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080315/ap_on_go_co/sunshine_week_subpoenaing_reporters [link]

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Advocacy For Toni, No Horsinâ€™ Around, Upcoming Programs

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

The Senate version (S. 2035) also passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee in October and now awaits a floor vote. To voice your support for Locy and a federal shield law, contact your Senator or Representative. NO HORSIN' AROUND. ...

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Media Coalition Urges Shield Law Approval

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

Both bills (S.2035 and HR 2102) have passed through committees, with the House version receiving a full House approval months ago. The letter follows a federal judge's recent decision requiring a former USA Today reporter to personally ...

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SPJ leaders sign amicus brief in support of former USA Today reporter

2008-03-10T20:00:00Z

The Senate version (S. 2035) also passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee in October and now awaits a floor vote. Organizations who have signed onto the amicus brief include: Magazine Publishers of America, The McClatchy Co., ...

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SPJ leaders: Latest contempt ruling demonstrates need for federal ...

2008-02-20T19:00:00Z

The Senate version (S. 2035) also passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee in October and now awaits a floor vote. â€œSPJ encourages its members and journalists everywhere to make known their feelings on the federal shield bill by ...

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Reporters Committee calls for shield law after Locy held in contempt

2008-02-19T19:00:00Z

Under the Senate bill, S. 2035, the identity of a confidential source can only be compelled in a civil lawsuit if "the testimony or document sought is essential to the resolution of the matter," Sec. (2)(a)(2)(B). ...

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RCFP demands Congress pass reporter shield law

2008-02-18T19:00:00Z

Broadcast News YOU Can Use

2008-01-28T19:00:00Z

In the letter, Rehr voices the organization's backing of S. 2035, the "Free Flow of Information Act," asking Senator Reid to bring the bill protecting reporters from having to disclose their sources to the Senate floor for a vote. ...

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Media Briefing for Tuesday, January 29, 2008

2008-01-28T19:00:00Z

In the letter, Rehr voices the organizationâ€™s backing of S. 2035, the â€œFree Flow of Information Act,â€* asking Senator Reid to bring the bill protecting reporters from having to disclose their sources to the Senate floor for a vote. ...

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Rauchverbot wirkt schnell: Deutlich weniger Herzinfarkte bei ...

2007-11-26T19:00:00Z

97, S. 2035, 2007). "Rauchverbote fÃ¼hren zu substantiellen Verbesserungen im Gesundheitswesen", sagt Juster. Seine BehÃ¶rde hatte stets die Rate zukÃ¼nftiger Herzinfarkte hochgerechnet. Vor dem Jahr 2004 trafen diese Prognosen auch immer .

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White Collar Crime Prof Blog: Media Privilege Bill Advances

2007-11-24T19:00:00Z

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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Senate Judiciary Committee Clears Shield Bill

2007-11-04T19:00:00Z

On Thursday, bill S. 2035 was approved by a vote of 15-2 to go to the Senate floor. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) said that while journalists report sensitive and important information from sources who need ...

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Senate Judiciary Committee Clears Shield Bill

2007-10-30T20:00:00Z

Senate Judiciary Committee Clears Shield Bill

2007-10-30T20:00:00Z

Shield laws, diffuse interests, and collective action : Gavin Baker

2007-10-25T20:00:00Z

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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S.2035 Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

2007-10-22T20:00:00Z

A bill 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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House Passes Reporter Shield Measure

2007-10-21T20:00:00Z

... House passed the Pence/Boucher sponsored Free Flow of Information Act 2007 (reporter shield bill) by a veto-proof margin of 398-21. The measure now proceeds to the Senate, which is considering its own piece of legislation (S. 2035);...

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S. 2035, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

2007-10-18T20:00:00Z

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on October 4, 2007.

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US House Passes Press Shield Bill

2007-10-17T20:00:00Z

The Society still awaits a full vote on S. 2035, which passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 4. This bill is also known as the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. â€œProtections provided by the Free Flow of Information ...

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HR votes support for Free Flow of Information

2007-10-16T20:00:00Z

Now, eyes turn to an identical piece of legislature in the Senate: S. 2035, also known as the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. It was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 4, but it's not clear when the bill will appear ...

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SPJ leaders praise House Representatives for passing the Free Flow ...

2007-10-14T20:00:00Z

Sen. Secrecy, aka Jon Kyl, blocks free flow of info

2007-10-12T20:00:00Z

Jon Kyl last week cast one of four votes on S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, which was approved in the Senate Judiciary Committee. ...

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Media Shield, Others Issues Ignored

2007-10-08T20:00:00Z

We commented about the mediaâ€™s narrow coverage of S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, at the post, â€œMedia Shield Law: The Rest of the Story." Bruce Kesler at the Democracy Project, who has written extensively on the legislation,. ...

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Preview: Congress This Week (October 1-5, 2007) | Center for Media ...

2007-10-07T20:00:00Z

Business meeting to consider S.1640, to amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck, S.2035, to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the ...

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NPC Lauds Shield Billâ€™s Advance In Senate

2007-10-06T20:00:00Z

The Judiciary Committee took up S. 2035, sponsored by Sens. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) and Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) instead of a bill sponsored by Sens. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) and Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) that would have offered greater ...

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Journalists' Protection Bill Passes Senate Judiciary: Are Bloggers ...

2007-10-04T20:00:00Z

Specifically, S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, doesn't even use the word "journalist." Instead it refers to a person covered by protections of the Act, and defines that person as someone engaged in journalism. ...

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Berkman Center for Internet & Society: Berkman Buzz, week of October 1

2007-10-04T20:00:00Z

In a 15-2 vote, the committee sent the legislation, S. 2035, to the full Senate, where it is expected to face stiff opposition from Republican senators and the Bush administration. Presiding over the committee session, Chairman Patrick ...

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Senate Judiciary Committee Clears Shield Bill

2007-10-04T20:00:00Z

US Senate Committee Approves Federal Shild for Journalists

2007-10-04T20:00:00Z

By a vote of 15 to 2, the committee agreed to send S. 2035 -- the Free Flow of Information Act -- to the full Senate for approval. RTNDA is a member of a coalition of 40 media companies and journalistic organizations that advocate a ...

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Senate Panel Takes Up Press Shield Bill

2007-10-04T20:00:00Z

... from claiming the same protections extended to journalists. The bill is supported by 50 news organizations, including The Associated Press. The House Judiciary Committee passed its own bill in August. The bill number is S. 2035. ...

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Media Groups Applaud Senate Committeeâ€™s Support of Shield Law Bill ...

2007-10-03T20:00:00Z

... was applauded by more than 50 media companies and organizations today. With the instrumental leadership of Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy and the sponsors of S. 2035, a federal shield bill is one step closer to a Senate floor vote.

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Media Groups Applaud Senate Committeeâ€™s Support of Shield Law Bill ...

2007-10-03T20:00:00Z

Media Groups Applaud Senate Committeeâ€™s Support of Shield Law Bill ...

2007-10-03T20:00:00Z

Media Groups Applaud Senate Committeeâ€™s Support of Shield Law Bill ...

2007-10-03T20:00:00Z

Media Groups Applaud Senate Committeeâ€™s Support of Shield Law Bill ...

2007-10-03T20:00:00Z

Media Shield Law: The Rest of the Story

2007-10-03T20:00:00Z

The Washington Post displays a paroxysm of editorial concern today about a federal media shield law, S. 2035, The Free Flow of Information Act, which is being marked up in the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Details here. ...

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Selected Congressional Hearings: Week of 10/1-10/5

2007-09-30T20:00:00Z

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Business meeting to consider S. 1640, to amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck, S. 2035, ...

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ACLU Urges Senate Panel to Rework Reporters' Shield Legislation ...

2007-09-30T20:00:00Z

ACLU Urges Senate Panel to Rework Reportersâ€™ Shield Legislation, Says Free Flow of Information Vital to Democracy: Washington, DC â€“ The American Civil Liberties Union today urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to amend S. 2035, ...

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

2007-09-30T20:00:00Z

... privilege than the privileges provided by state laws. During the 109th Congress three bills were introduced: S. 1419, S. 2832, and HR 3323. Three bills have also been introduced in the 110th Congress: S. 1267, S. 2035, and HR 2102.

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Compromise Reporter Shield Bill Considered by Senate Judiciary ...

2007-09-27T20:00:00Z

Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 (S. 2035), which would grant journalists limited protection from efforts to force them to reveal their sources in federal courts, ...

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25 new messages in 20 topics - digest

2007-09-27T20:00:00Z

S. 2035, The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 <http://aclu.org/freespeech/gen/31980leg20070926.html> <http://www.aclu.org/freespeech/gen/31994prs20070927.html> <http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s110-2035> ...

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Federal Shield Law, cameras in court, make progress

2007-09-27T20:00:00Z

During a morning mark-up session of the â€œFree Flow of Information Act of 2007â€* (S.2035) the Senate Judiciary Committee dealt with a number of last minute amendments that would have watered-down efforts to provide the first federal media ...

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Compromise Reporter Shield Bill Considered by Senate Judiciary ...

2007-09-27T20:00:00Z

Federal Shield Law, Cameras In Court, Make Progress On Capitol Hill

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

... cameras in the courts, and a proposed federal shield law. During a morning mark-up session of the â€œFree Flow of Information Act of 2007â€* (S.2035) the Senate Judiciary Committee dealt with a number of last minute amendments ...

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Selected Congressional Hearings for the Week of 9/24-9/28

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

Senate Judiciary to hold hearings to examine S. 2035, 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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PD editorial CYA: supporting federal shield law when we're all ...

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

Today's Plain Dealer includes this editorial that voices support for a federal shield law. You can read the text of the Senate's version of The Free Flow of Information Act of 2007, S. 2035, here. Other major papers have...

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Selected Congressional Hearings for the Week of 9/24-9/28

2007-09-23T20:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com - S. 2035, The Free Flow of Information Act of ...

2007-09-10T20:00:00Z

S. 2035 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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Bill Action: Introduced: S. 2035: A bill to maintain the free flow ...

2007-09-08T20:00:00Z

Arlen Specter [R-PA] introduced S. 2035: A bill 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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S. 2035, A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the ...

2007-09-08T20:00:00Z