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In the United States, the government may not prevent the publication of a newspaper, even when there is reason to believe that it is about to reveal information that will endanger our national security. FULL STORY>



Writers sue NYC over press-pass policy
'Why does the police department get to determine who is a journalist?' asks attorney for three men. 11.14.08 		 
Newspapers seek government records in anthrax inquiry
'The public has a right to know why [Stephen Hatfill] was targeted,' says attorney for New York Times and Los Angeles Times. 11.13.08


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