Bloggers not protected in shield law under consideration in Senate
An amendment to a federal shield bill for journalists ostensibly excludes bloggers and internet journalists. Under the bill now being hammered out in the Senate, to enjoy protection, a reporter may have to be employed by a recognized news organization. -DB Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press September 18, 2009 By Christina Abello An amendment to the bipartisan Senate bill that would create a federal shield law for journalists will likely exclude many bloggers