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Judge finds mandated broadcast link does not violate rights07/29/96 COLORADO--In mid-July, a federal judge approved a closed-circuit television broadcast of…

Federal smoking data not exempt as confidential research07/29/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The National Cancer Institute cannot refuse a request for information related…

Electronic records act introduced in House07/29/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressional action on access to electronic government records took another step forward in…

FCC unity on 'Kid's TV' breaks down over strict plan07/29/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Following a second policy reversal by a pivotal commissioner,…

Records of 'vague' FBI investigation not exempt from disclosure07/29/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--A panel of the federal Court of Appeals in Washington,…

Reporter arrested for asking students about speech controversy07/29/96 PENNSYLVANIA--A reporter for the Harrisburg Patriot-News was handcuffed and arrested in early…

Eyewitness reporters not protected from testifying in court07/29/96 MINNESOTA--In mid-July, the state Supreme Court unanimously held that no qualified reporter's…

Newspapers, judge disagree over publishing juvenile's name07/15/96 OHIO--Three newspapers may be in trouble with a juvenile court judge who ordered…

Cable operators cannot be forced to block indecent programming07/15/96 WASHINGTON D.C.--Operators of cable systems are permitted to decide whether or…

Automatic gag on ethics complaints deemed unconstitutional07/15/96 NEVADA--A state law which gagged individuals who filed complaints against public officials was…