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By Brian Schraum
First Amendment Center Online intern
Washington State’s highest court is set to rule on whether a public library may refuse to turn off its Internet filters when asked. FULL STORY>  
 
House panel passes bill restricting Patriot Act
Judiciary Committee bill would also limit national-security letters, require government to provide more evidence to obtain business, library and bookstore records. 11.06.09 		 
Ky. library moves graphic novels to adult section after complaints
Dispute over League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Black Dossier had prompted two employees' firing, public debate over whether library or parents are responsible for what children check out. 12.07.09
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