Is passage of the media shield law imminent?
The Obama Administration, legislative leaders and representatives of leading media outlets have reached a tentative agreement on new federal protections for journalists and unpaid bloggers who gather and report news. The pending legislation is being touted as a solid compromise between the public’s right to know and the federal government’s concerns over national security. The bill is scheduled to go before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.
The Obama Administration, legislative leaders and representatives of leading media outlets have reached a tentative agreement on new federal protections for journalists and unpaid bloggers who gather and report news. The pending legislation is being touted as a solid compromise between the public’s right to know and the federal government’s concerns over national security. The bill is scheduled to go before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.
Guests:
Paul J. Boyle, Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Newspaper Association of America
Kelli Sager, partner & chair of the media practice at Davis, Wright & Tremaine LLP
- Patt Morrison for November 2, 2009
- Ciao, AnsaldoBreda MTA contract!
- Bob Hope Airport loses its bid for noise-free nights
- Is passage of the media shield law imminent?
- Heart of the patriot, Max Cleland
- Meet the most controversial man west of the Mississippi, Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Also on this episode
Events
Comedy Congress Live
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
The comedic material emanating from Washington D.C., and state capitols across the country, is enough to make any sitcom writer jealous, even if most of that comedy is unintentional. Our motto on Comedy Congress is that just when politics makes you want to cry, it’s usually best to laugh.
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