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Patrick Leahy: “I encouraged the Obama administration and the many supporters of a Federal shield law to work together to reach…”

On the recordNovember 17, 2009
I encouraged the Obama administration and the many supporters of a Federal shield law to work together to reach consensus.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy calls for collaboration on a Federal shield law for journalists.

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