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Early glimpse into Sotomayor’s media law record
We're compiling a full report on the record of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, in the areas…Categorized in Special Analysis -
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Senate bans photo release, requires notice of FOIA changes
The ACLU’s effort to get photos documenting the treatment of detainees in Iraq and Afghanistan was halted by the Senate…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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White House solicits open government suggestions on Web
The White House has launched a Web site in response to President Obama's Transparency and Open Government memorandum, calling for suggestions from the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Wisconsin lawmakers introduce shield law
Two Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a shield law in the legislature, The Associated Press reports. State Sen. Pat Kreitlow --…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Illinois high court orders release of school board records
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously ordered a school board to make public a former superintendent's contract, the Chicago Tribune reports. The…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Obama defends decisions on torture photos
President Obama said today in a speech on the Guantanamo Bay detainees and national security that he remains committed to…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Capitol Hill hears Archives suggestions
At a hearing today on Capitol Hill, members of Congress focused on the increasing need for the National Archives and…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Federal judge to weigh prior restraint of 'perp walk' photos
A federal judge in New York has set a hearing next week to consider a defense attorney's request that Newsday…Categorized in Court access -
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California student journalist seeks shield law protection
A student journalist who witnessed a killing in San Francisco is trying to use California's shield law to protect his…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Court: Office of Administration not subject to FOIA
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. said Tuesday that records of missing e-mail from the Bush White House do…Categorized in Freedom of information