Washington State House Passes Shield Law

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OLYMPIA The House has unanimously passed a bill that would protect journalists from facing prison for not revealing confidential sources.

The measure passed Friday on a 96-0 vote, with two lawmakers excused, and now heads to the Senate, which is considering its own measure.

The bill would grant reporters absolute privilege for protecting confidential sources - the same exemption from testifying in court that is granted to spouses, attorneys, clergy and police officers.

http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003547278

[oldtimecanuk]

1. That to me is absolutely awesome and how it should be.....

Freedom of speech, and Journalisum are the two most basic Freedoms in the country in my view....

Way to Washington!

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[uppityperson]

2. Good. Thakns.