S.2035 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 Sponsor: Arlen Specter / 110th Congress

Title
110th Congress - A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. hidemore...
Summary
A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. (by CRS)
Status
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.

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Protecting reporters by Natalie Adona, Mar 5, 2008 (2:51pm)

The Free Flow of Information Act provides a Federal shield law which would protect reporters and their sources from government investigations. Numerous media companies have announced support of this bill; however some opponents believe that it is insufficient and are pushing for the House version to be passed instead.

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