Congressman, Marking 'Sunshine Week,' Calls for Passing a Federal Shield Law in 2009
Editor & Publisher, March 23, 2009
By Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.)
The Free Flow of Information Act simply provides qualified protection for members of the news media against compelled disclosure of confidential sources. President Barack Obama pledged his support for a federal media shield when he was serving as a U.S. Senator. The time for ensuring the free flow of information is now.
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