Judiciary Will Take Another Crack at Shield Law
Broadcasting & Cable, September 18, 2009
By John Eggerton
The Senate Judiciary Committee has rescheduled a hearing on the federal shield law for Sept. 24. The bill originally passed in the House by a voice vote in March. Republicans have raised concerns that the law tilts too much in favor of journalist protections and away from the interests of law enforcement and national security.
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