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Walberg Supports Federal Media Shield

Press Release

Date: Oct. 16, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Civil Liberties and Civil Rights


WALBERG SUPPORTS FEDERAL MEDIA SHIELD

CONGRESSMAN SAYS FREE FLOW OF INFORM ATION ACT IS "THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW"

Washington, Oct 16 - U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI7) today announced he has co-sponsored H.R. 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act, and will support it during votes in the House this afternoon.

The bi-partisan bill's stated purpose is to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media.

"I have often said that I came to Congress not to maintain the status quo in Washington, D.C., but to work for real, meaningful reform on how Congress spends taxpayer dollars," Walberg said.

"I believe in limited government and fiscal discipline, and in today's modern media age, the best way to keep our government accountable is a free and independent press. Government waste, fraud and abuse are a breach of public trust, and we must not punish reporters who bring such indiscretions to light through confidential sources. Passing legislation creating a federal media shield is the best way to protect the public's right to know."


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