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Monday, December 17, 2007 9:55 PM

Utah Judicial Council proposes to restrict photography in courtrooms

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the Utah Judicial Council approved a draft rule barring photographers from taking pictures of documents that had not been entered into the official public record. The rule is a response to the April 5 photo taken by
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Monday, December 17, 2007 3:41 PM

Arkansas state trooper suspended after arresting news photographer

The Associated Press and the Freedom Forum report that criminal charges against Stephens Media's Bill Lawson have been dropped, and the trooper who placed Lawson under arrest at a house fire, Thomas Weindruch, has been relieved of police duty pending
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Monday, December 17, 2007 11:06 AM

Great holidy gift ideas: Give your loved one an FBI file or some (intact) CIA records

Still looking for something unique to give your loved ones for the holidays? How about your FBI file or a cheery FOIA log? Check out some great records Web sites that might be of interest to you and your colleagues or friends: Get Grandpa's
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Monday, December 17, 2007 11:01 AM

SPJ applauds Senate passage of FOIA bill; urges House to take up

Kudos to the Senate for passing the OPEN Government Act last week. Now we hope the House takes it up soon and moves it along. The bill creates an independent ombudsman to mediate FOIA disputes, creates a tracking system for requests, and makes it easier
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