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US Attorney
Patrick Fitzgerald says the proposed federal shield law would require the government to disclose in a hearing the specific damage caused by a leak -- "information often more sensitive than the leak itself." Also, he contends that "'journalism' is so broadly defined in the bill that it includes not just newspapers and bloggers but also criminal organizations that disseminate information widely." ||
Washington Post editorial: "Fitzgerald's examples of who could possibly be covered under the bill -- terrorists, child pornographers, gang members and spies -- are far-fetched."
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"This legislation is well balanced and long overdue," says Ted Olson (WP)
