Federal Shield Law, the Senate version

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Laura L

An update from Capitolbeat attorney Kevin Goldberg:
As we suspected, the Free Flow of Information Act has been introduced in the Senate.  S 448, introduced by Sens. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Richard Lugar (R-IN), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), on February 13, is identical to the version of this legislation that passed the Senate Judiciary Committee in [...]

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Capitolbeat endorses Federal Shield Law

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Laura L

From Capitolbeat attorney Kevin Goldberg:
Capitolbeat is proud to say that we are once again endorsing a legislative proposal to create a federal reporter’s shield law.  The Free Flow of Information Act (HR 985) was introduced on February 11 by 39 Members of the United States House of Representatives, including Reps. Rick Boucher (D-VA) and Mike [...]

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