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Washington State House Passes Shield Law

OLYMPIA The House has unanimously passed a bill that would protect journalists from facing prison for not revealing confidential sources.

The measure passed Friday on a 96-0 vote, with two lawmakers excused, and now heads to the Senate, which is considering its own measure.

From Associated Press and Editor and Publisher

Published Monday, February 19, 2007 2:48 PM by MikeKnaak

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