Senate, White House Agree On Reporter Protections

October 31st, 2009
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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 publics right to know.” He said it would preserve a strong defense for [...]