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White House Seeks Revival of Media Shield Law

HeadlineMay 16, 2013

Amidst allegations of violating press freedom in pursuing the Associated Press, the Obama administration announced Wednesday it has asked Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York to reintroduce federal shield law legislation to protect the media from subpoenas.

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