House Easily Passes Media Shield Law Despite Veto Threat

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  1. 2 Timothy2:1-4 New Member

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    WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Tuesday strongly backed the right of reporters to protect the confidentiality of sources in most federal court cases, saying that right was crucial to a free and effective press. The White House, warning that the media shield bill would encourage leaks of classified information, threatened a veto.

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    2 Timothy2:1-4, Oct 17, 2007
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  2. KenH Well-Known Member

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    Good for the House. :thumbs:
     
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