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By Adam Newton
Lawyer & contributing writer
and Ronald K.L. Collins
First Amendment Center scholar
"Congress shall make no law … abridging … the right of the people … to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
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Calif. appeals court sides with writer in fight with newspaper
Ruling in anti-SLAPP case clears way for lower court to dismiss libel claim brought by Santa Barbara News-Press against Susan Paterno. 06.18.08 		 
Okla. bans timed contributions from lobbyists
Measure will prohibit checks being handed out to lawmakers during or immediately after legislative sessions. 05.26.08


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