Journalists' Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the 109th and 110th Congresses

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This report discusses the journalists' privilege, provides and overview of the law, describes the Grand Jury Subpoena related to the Judith Miller case, and gives an overview of the congressional response in the 109th and 110th Congresses.

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Cohen, Henry & Ruane, Kathleen Ann July 29, 2008.

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  • Main Title: Journalists' Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the 109th and 110th Congresses
  • Series Title: 109th Congress
  • Series Title: 110th Congress

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This report discusses the journalists' privilege, provides and overview of the law, describes the Grand Jury Subpoena related to the Judith Miller case, and gives an overview of the congressional response in the 109th and 110th Congresses.

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15 pages.

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Cohen, Henry & Ruane, Kathleen Ann. Journalists' Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the 109th and 110th Congresses, report, July 29, 2008; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc770524/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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