S.2035 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

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. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 as reported to senate.
  • Official: 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. as introduced.
  • Short: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 as introduced.

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07/31/08
DOJ settles Hatfill suit over anth...

The US Senate recently considered a proposed federal reporter shield law [S. 2035 text, PDF; bill materials] that news agencies said [JU...

Source: JURIST
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07/31/08
Shield Law Stalls in Senate

... 8/1/2008 11:14:11 AM INDIANAPOLIS — The Society of Professional Journalists is disappointed in the Senate’s vote on July 30 that ...

Source: Hawaii Reporter, HI
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07/31/08
Senators, stand up for a free press

Also last October, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed S.2035 by a 15-4 vote. Both the presumptive presidential nominees, Republican S...

Source: Hunterdon Review, NJ
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07/29/08
Commentary: Landrieu Protects Jour...

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. ...

Source: OpEdNews, PA
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07/27/08
An act for democracy: Time to yiel...

The Senate could take up S. 2035, also known as The Free Flow of Information Act, this week. The bill has bipartisan support, and even t...

Source: TheReporter.com, CA
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07/27/08
Pass shield law to safeguard a fre...

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,...

Source: MiamiHerald.com, FL
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07/27/08
Colorado Editorial Sampler, CO

announced recently that the Senate will consider S. 2035, "The Free Flow of Information Act" before the recess on Aug. 1. The Camera supp...

Source: Rocky Mountain News, CO
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07/27/08
Time to pass shield law

One unfounded concern raised about S. 2035 is that it could lead to breaches of national security. But the measure is carefully crafted t...

Source: Daily Herald, UT
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07/27/08
Senate should approve federal shie...

The US Senate this week is expected to take up such a measure, the Free Flow of Information Act, S. 2035, - the federal media shield law...

Source: Knoxville News Sentinel, TN
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07/27/08
Editorial - Senate should pass shi...

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., announced last week that the Senate will consider S. 2035, "The Free Flow of Information Act,"...

Source: Fort Morgan Times, CO
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Blog Coverage

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11/25/08
S. 2035

S. 2035. Free Flow of Information Act of 2007. As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on October 4, 2007. CBO estim...

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11/23/08
The WOD Blog: News from SPJ National

He became a cosponsor of S. 2035, the bill’s number in the Senate, on April 14, 2008. Links to several news articles that highlight Oba...

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11/20/08
Society of Professional Journalist...

He became a cosponsor of S. 2035, the bill’s number in the Senate, on April 14, 2008. Links to several news articles that highlight Oba...

Source: SPJ News
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10/28/08
Morning Reading List, 07.25.08 - m...

A release announced, "Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists urge media outlets across the country to raise awareness of S. 2...

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10/22/08
Sen. Barack Obama [D-IL]’s Votin...

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...

Source: Bear Tracks
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10/11/08
Contact Senators Murray, Cantwell ...

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 ...

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10/02/08
Barack Obama’s Full Voting Record

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...

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09/24/08
Letterman Rips No-Show McCain | Dr...

Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider S. 2035 ) July 30, 2008. Not Voting - 6 Ke...

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09/17/08
Maybe We Need to Think This Federa...

The intentions of supporters of bills like S. 2035, the Free Flow of Information Act, are commendable enough, as they seek to ensure Firs...

Source: Shopfloor
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09/14/08
Republican State Attorneys General...

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 in...

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