In order to get Obama Administration support for a federal “shield law” for journalists, the Senate has greatly diluted the House version. The worst part? Unpublished notes, etc. will not be protected. Any federal prosecutor with brains can figure out who talked to you, from that, in many cases.
And, once again, this should not surprise you about Team Obama!
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October 31, 2009
Senate ‘shield law’ weak tea
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Obama Administration
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