ASNE cancels 2009 convention

• By: ASNE staff
• On: 02/27/2009 11:55:00
• In: Convention

RESTON, Va. – Citing the challenging times faced by its members, The American Society of Newspaper Editors today announced it has canceled its 2009 convention.

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How the convention cancellation affects you

• By: ASNE staff
• On: 02/27/2009 00:00:00
• In: ASNE business

ASNE announced today that it is canceling the 2009 convention in Chicago, scheduled for April 26-29.

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Shield law gains momentum

• By: ASNE staff
• On: 02/27/2009 00:00:00
• In: Shield law alerts

The Free Flow of Information Act has now been re-introduced in both the House and the Senate, with ASNE and more than 70 other media organizations and companies ramping up our efforts to make a federal shield law a reality.

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Spread the word about free journalism training for teachers

• By: ASNE staff
• On: 02/27/2009 00:00:00
• In: High School Journalism

Help us get word out about an ASNE program that grows savvy news consumers, multimedia journalists and engaged citizens.

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ASNE cancels 2009 convention

• By: ASNE staff
• On: 02/27/2009 00:00:00
• In: ASNE business

Februay 2009 note from President Charlotte Hall on convention cancellation.

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Jackson Sun — House should pass federal shield law

• By: ASNE staff
• On: 02/18/2009 14:03:00
• In: Shield law editorials

The Jackson (Tenn.) Sun
February 16, 2009

Members of the U.S. House should pass the Free Flow of Information Act of 2009, this year's version of a federal shield law. It is the right thing to do for both reporters and the public, and it is long overdue.

The legisla

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Los Angeles Times — A solid shield for journalists

• By: ASNE staff
• On: 02/18/2009 13:54:00
• In: Shield law editorials

Remarks by Atty. Gen. Eric Holder shouldn't derail a proposed law to protect journalists' confidential sources.

Los Angeles Times
February 16, 2009

During his campaign for president, Barack Obama expressed support for a federal “shield law” to protect journa

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News Leader — Strengthen the press

• By: ASNE staff
• On: 02/18/2009 13:42:00
• In: Shield law editorials

The News Leader, Staunton, Va.
February 15, 2009

Congressman Bob Goodlatte has joined a fight that needs to be won, in this session of Congress.

Goodlatte is one of four sponsors of a bi-partisan bill called the Free Flow of Information Act. He introduced the bill to Congress, along with fellow Virginia Congressman Rick Boucher and two other congressmen, last week.

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