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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.

10/22/2007--Reported to Senate amended. Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 -
(Sec. 2) Prohibits a federal entity (an entity or employee of the judicial or executive branch or an administrative agency) from compelling a covered person to testify or produce any document relati more...

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September 10, 2007

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February 01, 2008 ACLU Says NY Times Reporter Subpoena Is Assault On Free Press

... HR 2102, because it provides more meaningful protections for the free flow of information to the public than the Senate companion bill, S. 2035. ...

Source: ACLU (press release), NY
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October 17, 2007 Society of Professional Journalism Leaders Praise House ...

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 ...

Source: CQPolitics.com
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October 16, 2007 SPJ Leaders Praise House Representatives for Passing the Free Flow ...

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 ...

Source: Web Services Journal
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May 05, 2008 Federal Media Shield Law Debate Heats Up

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...

Source: Law Librarian Blog
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May 05, 2008 Media Shield, A Weapon against Business

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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May 05, 2008 Media Shield, A Weapon against Business

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 ...

Source: shopfloor.org: The Manufacturers Blog
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