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John Eggerton

House Passes Law Protecting Journalists From Government Overreach

U.S. Capitol.

Broadcasters are finding they increasingly have the government's backing when it comes to promoting the importance of local news and information.

The House has just passed the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act (H.R. 4250), which protects journalists from government attempts to compel them to reveal sources or to access their work product.

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