Senate Panel Considers Reporters' Shield Law

Courtesy NPR: Politics & Society  Thu, 10/29/2009 - 05:32

Most state have laws protecting journalists from having to reveal their confidential sources. But efforts to get a federal version have been stalled for years.

The Senate Judiciary Committee takes up the issue Thursday. Sponsors say the Obama administration is resistant to the measure.

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