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Thursday, May 24, 2007 - Posts

Indiana Supreme Court says no to more cameras

It didn't take the Indiana Supreme Court long to reject a bid to loosen restrictions on cameras in the courtroom. Supporters say they are going to try harder. Indiana is one of 13 states that have courtroom rules on cameras that are more restrictive than
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SPJ joins effort for Libby support letters

The Legal Defense Fund committee (President Christine Tatum, LDF Chair Dave Aeikens and FOI Chair Joel Campbell) voted to have SPJ provide amicus support and $500 for an effort by the Washington Post and Associated Press to get a look at the letters being
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Media groups want new FOI act by Memorial Day

The Freedom of Information Act is 40 years old and anyone who has tried to make a request knows that to say it has imperfections is being polite. A number of media and Sunshine groups, including the Society of Professional Journalists, want the Congress
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