Federal shield bill for journalists sails through House
The shield law for journalists met only token opposition in passing a voice vote reserved for non-controversial bills. The bill would allow journalists to protect the identity of their sources with exceptions including national security and protection of life. -DB Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press March 31, 2009 By Samantha Fredrickson A federal shield bill that would give reporters a qualified privilege from revealing confidential sources was passed by the U.S. House of