Senate, White House Strip Freedom of Press

Whittling away:

The White House, key senators and media representatives have reached a compromise on legislation to protect reporters from being forced to disclose their confidential sources in federal court. Senate supporters of the so-called media shield bill said Friday that the deal gives the government authority to override those rights in certain national security cases.

via The Associated Press: Senate, White House agree on reporter protections.


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