The US Government is recognizing the citizen blogosphere's function in the operation of the press by introducing new legislation to offer bloggers the same protections as traditional journalists.
Bloggers had already won the debate with the mainstream media as to whether they can be considered journalists – they're being dragged into court these days, and breaking major news that has to be acknowledged (
The bill itself seems to have been prompted by the recent jailing (travesty) of New York Times reporter Judith Miller, who refused to reveal the source of information regarding covert CIA operative Valerie Plame.
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Congress Adds Bloggers To Press Protections
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