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Palin is sued for access to e-mail
Alaska Republican watchdog Andree McLeod filed a lawsuit Friday seeking another round of Gov. Sarah Palin’s e-mail messages and a…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Local GOP sues Michigan paper for libel
A local newspaper in Michigan is now the target of a libel lawsuit by a local Republican official who claims…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Media groups sue over Minnesota polling statute
Six national news outlets filed a lawsuit Monday against Minnesota state officials over a statute that would prevent anyone who is not…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Politico: campaigns have little to do with traveling press corps
In an effort to control their political message, both of the major parties' presidential campaigns have “sidelined” the press corps…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Fla. reporter stopped at McCain event, asked to leave press pool
A Florida newspaper reporter was stopped by security officials at a rally for Sen. John McCain on Friday and, even…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Federal, Denver officials seek to withhold details on DNC demonstration zones
Just how close will protesters get to delegates at the Democratic National Convention this summer? Federal and local officials in…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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South Dakota settles lawsuit, agrees to allow exit polling
Broadcasting and Cable reports that South Dakota's attorney general has settled a suit filed by a coalition of national news…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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McCain supports shield, Obama opens up at AP lunch
Talking to more than 100 reporters, editors and other newspaper professionals in Washington, D.C., today, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Clinton's first lady files will be sent to her husband for review
Documents from Sen. Hillary Clinton's time as first lady are expected to be forwarded to former President Bill Clinton by…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Obama wavers on opening fund-raising events to media
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has made transparency in government one of the regular themes of his presidential campaign, but his…Categorized in Freedom of information