Comments on: Shield Law Passes House, Includes “Non-Casual” Bloggers

By: Jordan McCollum

Jordan McCollum — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:49:47 +0000

I assume the President’s stance has something to do with it interfering in counterterrorism efforts. (You know, like Osama bin Laden would give a confidential interview to a reporter.)

USA Today has his statements:
http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2007/10/white-house-thr.html

From what I’ve read, though I do have yet to read the entire bill itself, there are already exceptions in the bill for urgent matters of state or terrorism or something like that. (Clear and present danger, probably.)

By: Bloggers might get journalism protection under U.S. law at PR Works

Bloggers might get journalism protection under U.S. law at PR Works — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:15:42 +0000

[...] tip: Jordan McCollum, who explains in her post the road this bill still has to travel to become [...]

By: Owen Cutajar

Owen Cutajar — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:28:01 +0000

Thanks for the post Jordan, very informative. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the world pick up on this and hopefully make this sort of protection global

By: Music Software

Music Software — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:40:12 +0000

Quite why GWB would want to veto it is beyond one’s understanding. This bill, simply recognizes what is a reality. Passing of this bill in the US will have beneficial impact on other countries as well.

By: Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:17:30 +0000

Jordan thanks for keeping track of this and for your explanations on the last post. I do hope W. doesn’t veto or allow the pocket veto to go into effect. Is there a reason he’s threatening to veto?

By: Anime Girl

Anime Girl — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:55:04 +0000

I am so glad they are finally treating bloggers as news people! After Apple sued Appleinsider and thinksecret last year, I was totally floored! Anyway that is fantastic news!

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