House votes to boost press protections, cites spying by Bush, Obama, Trump
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Lawmakers easily passed the bill Monday night, signaling broad support from Democrats and Republicans for additional protections for member of the media against government interference.
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"Over the past several decades, Presidential administrations have attempted to crack down on classified leaks to media outlets," according to a report on the bill produced by the House Judiciary Committee. "These efforts have been conducted by both Republican and Democratic Presidents and have included efforts to obtain journalists' records, illustrating the need for stronger federal protections for journalists and their sources."
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