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Senate passes bill to withhold torture photos
The U.S. Senate passed a bill Wednesday night allowing the president to withhold the controversial photos of detainees being tortured…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Bill to seal gun permits falls short in Tennessee
Open government advocates in Tennessee have narrowly succeeded in blocking passage of a measure that would have barred public access…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Holder: Justice can support shield law, with limits
Attorney General Eric Holder told senators Wednesday that the Department of Justice would support a media shield law as long…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Echoing Bush years, Obama won't release visitor list
The more things change, the more they stay the same: The Obama administration is refusing to tell who visits the…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Reporter ordered to testify at court-martial
A reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune will have to testify as a defense witness in a court-martial, a military…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Book released despite threats from federal prosecutor
The author of a book that has come under fire from Illinois prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald held a press conference today…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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NCAA gives ground in Florida records dispute
In response to a lawsuit alleging that it was violating Florida's open record law, the National Collegiate Athletic Association agreed…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Judge seals identity of student journalist
A California judge on Friday sealed the identity of a San Francisco State University photojournalism student who was taking pictures…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Court clears path for torture photos appeal
A federal appeals court earlier this week cleared the way for the Obama administration to ask the Supreme Court to…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Libel tourism bill passes House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday passed a bill aimed at dulling the domestic effects of so-called "libel tourism," whereby…Categorized in Libel and privacy