"The prospect of congressional approval of a federal 'media shield' law this year dimmed Wednesday when Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would protect journalists from being forced to reveal confidential sources," writes Jennifer A. Dlouhy of Hearst Newspapers.
Republicans were trying to force a vote on their energy proposals. "Supporters of the shield bill said it is possible -- but unlikely -- that the issue will be revived in September, after the Senate takes a planned monthlong recess starting this weekend. Otherwise, backers of the bill would be forced to begin again in January, when a new Congress convenes." That is likely, Republican Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, a sponsor of the bill, told Dlouhy. (Read more)
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