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On the recordJuly 23, 2018
A Federal shield law like H.R. 4382 will further empower journalists to pursue the truth and hold the government accountable.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

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Raskin advocates for a Federal shield law to protect journalists' rights.

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