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New intelligence rules emphasize lie detectors, more investigators in effort to limit leaks to news media
In an attempt to "deter and detect" officials leaking information to news media organizations, the head of the country's intelligence…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Fourth Circuit to close portions of oral argument in Sterling case to the public
Classified portions of oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va. (4th Cir.) will be closed to…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Former CIA operative John Kiriakou indicted by grand jury for leaking confidential information to journalists
A federal grand jury handed down a five-count criminal indictment against former CIA intelligence officer John C. Kiriakou for allegedly…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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D.C. court rules in favor of anonymous speech
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals set a precedent for balancing a speaker's right to anonymous speech with a…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Advocacy groups react to Obama's transparency proposals
Open government organizations praised what they called sweeping commitments to promote government transparency and accountability in an action plan released…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Whistleblowers not protected for leaks to the media
A district court decision that disclosing information about fraud or securities violations to the media is not protected under the…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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SEC subpoenas target whistle blowers' e-mail with reporters
At least one government agency is using subpoenas to target e-mail between journalists and potential sources by going after the…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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9th Circuit rules disclosure by ex-air marshal is "sensitive security info"
A former federal air marshal has been dealt a major blow in his quest to regain his job after being fired for…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Det. newspapers want mayor to testify in FOIA case
Last month saw Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick trying to force Free Press and Detroit News reporters to testify in the newspapers' Freedom of…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Detroit mayor must release more e-mails, text messages, judge rules
Two local newspapers that have been covering the ongoing saga of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his alleged relationship with…Categorized in Freedom of Information