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Federal shield law gains bipartisan traction in Congress
Opinion argues for a federal shield law protecting journalists from compelled testimony to safeguard sources and public transparency. Citing the Risen case and Holder’s stance, the piece urges balancing press freedom with national security, noting the need to include bloggers and students while allowing carve outs for extreme confidentiality cases.
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