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It’s Okay for Reporters to Take Notes, California Prison Officials Say

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· Story link California prison officials will still put reporters who wish to interview prisoners through a lengthy clearance process…

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California prison officials will still put reporters who wish to interview prisoners through a lengthy clearance process but journalists will now be allowed to use pen and pad to take notes. The official rules change may be the byproduct of several bills calling for greater journalist access not pending in the state legislature. (8/15/07)

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