House Passes Bill Shielding Journalists, Some Bloggers in Court

The U.S. House on Tuesday passed a bill that would shield journalists and bloggers from having to identify their confidential sources in the course of federal investigations.

"Freedom of the press protected by the First Amendment has been a cornerstone of our democracy, one that we cherish and promote around the world," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said before the vote.

Justice Department opposes the proposed "shield law," and the Bush administration has threatened a veto.

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