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

Thumbs up to McMaster for law support

2008-07-05T00:00:00Z

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"

2008-07-01T00:00:00Z

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

2008-07-01T00:00:00Z

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

2008-06-30T00:00:00Z

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

2008-06-29T00:00:00Z

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

2008-06-29T00:00:00Z

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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McKenna leads national movement for reporter shield law

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

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

2008-06-25T00:00:00Z

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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King to sign shield law letter

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z

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

2008-06-01T00:00:00Z

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 ...

2008-05-16T00:00:00Z

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

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

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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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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Media Shield, A Weapon against Business

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

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

2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

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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One Man's Shield, Another's Sword

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

... 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 ...

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

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 ...

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

Presidential candidates support a shield law

2008-04-15T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

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 McCainâ€™s Support of a Federal ...

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

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 McCain's Support of a Federal ...

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

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 Democratic hopefulsâ€™ support of a federal ...

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

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 ...

2008-04-04T00:00:00Z

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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Justice Department Outlines Administration Views and Announces Web ...

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

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

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

Editor And Publisher

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

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

2008-03-25T00:00:00Z

... 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!

2008-03-19T00:00:00Z

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 ...

2008-03-17T00:00:00Z

... 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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Media shield law remains in doubt

2008-03-16T00:00:00Z

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

2008-03-16T00:00:00Z

Media shield law remains in doubt

2008-03-15T00:00:00Z

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

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

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

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

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

2008-03-11T00:00:00Z

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 ...

2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

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

2008-02-20T00:00:00Z

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

2008-02-19T00:00:00Z

Media Briefing for Tuesday, January 29, 2008

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

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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Broadcast News YOU Can Use

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

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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Rauchverbot wirkt schnell: Deutlich weniger Herzinfarkte bei ...

2007-11-27T00:00:00Z

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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Senate Judiciary Committee Clears Shield Bill

2007-11-05T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-31T00:00:00Z

Senate Judiciary Committee Clears Shield Bill

2007-10-31T00:00:00Z

S.2035 Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

2007-10-23T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-22T00:00:00Z

... 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

2007-10-19T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-17T00:00:00Z

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 ...

2007-10-15T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-13T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-09T00:00:00Z

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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Senate Panel Takes Up Press Shield Bill

2007-10-05T00:00:00Z

... 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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US Senate Committee Approves Federal Shild for Journalists

2007-10-05T00:00:00Z

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 Judiciary Committee Clears Shield Bill

2007-10-05T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-05T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-05T00:00:00Z

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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Media Shield Law: The Rest of the Story

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

... 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 ...

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-04T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

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

2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

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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Compromise Reporter Shield Bill Considered by Senate Judiciary ...

2007-09-28T00:00:00Z

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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Federal Shield Law, cameras in court, make progress

2007-09-28T00:00:00Z

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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25 new messages in 20 topics - digest

2007-09-28T00:00:00Z

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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Compromise Reporter Shield Bill Considered by Senate Judiciary ...

2007-09-28T00:00:00Z

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

2007-09-27T00:00:00Z

... 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

2007-09-24T00:00:00Z

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 ...

2007-09-24T00:00:00Z

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

2007-09-24T00:00:00Z

S. 2035, A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the ...

2007-09-09T00:00:00Z

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 ...

2007-09-09T00:00:00Z

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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