The Pentagon Papers, 30 years later: the man who started it all worries more than ever that an official secrets act will keep the public in the dark about how the government handles foreign affairs
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The author discusses government attempts to pass an official secrets act, which would penalize government employees who leak information to the press, and the work of those such as Daniel Ellsberg who believe such a law would keep the public from learning about the government's foreign affairs management.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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Organizers limit access to sporting events
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The author discusses restrictions imposed on the press at the Sydney, Australia 2000 Olympic games by the International Olympic Committee.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2000
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Press impasses: dealing with police before, during and after stories break
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The authors discuss issues which arise between journalists and the police in the covering of news stories and how to handle these issues.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 2001
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