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October 2007 - Posts

Monday, October 15, 2007 5:25 PM

Shield Law Could Be in Name Only

SPJ's voice on the Hill, Baker & Hostetler, has asked us to beat the drum before H.R. 2102 - the reporter's shield law - hits the floor Tuesday.There are two amendments unresolved, one, by Rep. Lama Smith, we're told essentially strips the bill of
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Thursday, October 11, 2007 1:12 PM

Thanks Dave...and...Looking Forward

First, a big thanks to Dave Aeikens for his service as LDF chair and best wishes as he continues to climb the SPJ ladder in an effort to improve and protect journalism. Second, I’m thrilled about this opportunity to work on the LDF. It has long
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Monday, October 08, 2007 1:48 PM

Moving forward

This is my last post on the LDF Shield. Thank you for allowing me to serve as the chairman of this great committee for the past two years. As many in SPJ know, I was elected president-elect Saturday in Washington D.C. I am grateful for the opportunity
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Friday, October 05, 2007 5:35 PM

LDF Auction a success

I'm bloggging live from the SPJ Convention in Washington DC. Last night's annual LDF auction raised about $18,000. That money will go to good use to help journalists in legal need. The auction featured Bob Schieffer of CBS News and Jim Bohannon of Westwood
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