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House Passes Federal Shield Law

The House passed a bill Tuesday that would shield journalists from having to reveal confidential sources or documents with a few exceptions — including national security and avoiding imminent death.

If enacted, it would be the first federal shield law; such laws already exist in a majority of states.

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