There is a bill being proffered in both branches of Congress which would provide shields for bloggers who have anonymous sources.
“The intent is that bloggers who are regularly involved in newsgathering and reporting, within the scope of that definition, would be entitled to the privilege,” Rep. Rick Boucher, one of the House bill’s primary sponsors, said in a Friday telephone interview with CNET News.com.
Via ZdNet.



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