Senate, White House Agree on Reporter Protections
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Filed at 5:32 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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.
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said the agreement ''strikes the right balance between national security concerns and the public's right to know.'' He said it would preserve a strong defense for reporters trying to protect sources while making sure the government can do its job of protecting citizens.
The Senate Judiciary Committee could take up the altered legislation next week.
(More here.)
Filed at 5:32 p.m. ET
WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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.
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said the agreement ''strikes the right balance between national security concerns and the public's right to know.'' He said it would preserve a strong defense for reporters trying to protect sources while making sure the government can do its job of protecting citizens.
The Senate Judiciary Committee could take up the altered legislation next week.
(More here.)
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You know, interestingly enough, the media has been paying more attention to reporters on both sides, like this article which in contrast to yours, looks at the negative: http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=T31XF6QC4ZD8&preview=article&linkid=521db64c-1839-4298-959e-833d89cb2a9e&pdaffid=ZVFwBG5jk4Kvl9OaBJc5%2bg%3d%3d
I think it's always important to get to know the big picture, and after everything, I still agree with your point of views.
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