Agencies move to limit employee media contact
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Federal and local agencies are limiting media access to employees by implementing policies that require referral to central information representatives. In Harman v. City of New York, a US district court struck down an Administration of Children's Services policy requiring employees to obtain approval before talking to the media. Colorado US Attorney Henry Solano is requiring all his attorneys to obtain approval from him before speaking to the press. Employees of the Consumer Products Safety Commission must refer all inquiries to their public affairs office.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1997
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'Personal attack', 'political editorial' rules challenge goes back to FCC
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The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ordered the FCC in Radio-Television News Directors Assn v. FCC to provide broadcasting groups with a more detailed account of its reasoning behind its 'personal attack' and 'political editoral' rules, requiring broadcasters to provide time for political candidates to respond to opponents, but let the rules stand.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1999
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City officials angry over reporting draw fire for muzzling employees
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The attempts of a city manager in Montrose, CO, to prevent city employees from talking to the press brought about the filing of a First Amendment suit against the city. The city manager backed down and the suit was dropped, but the incident was characteristic of attempts in other states by local authorities to control what their employees say to the press.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1992
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