Bush Signs FOIA Bill Into Law

January 2, 2008–President Bush has signed into law a measure aimed at strengthening the Freedom of Information Act.

TOOLBOX: New Resources for Tracking FED Spending Now Out

January 2, 2008–Some new, sharper tools are available for reporters who want to investigate patterns of federal spending or specific cases of interest.

SEJ PRESIDENT TESTIFIES AT INTERIOR PHOTO-FEE HEARING

December 12, 2007–SEJ President Timothy B. Wheeler testified before a full committee oversight hearing of the House Natural Resources Committee, that a proposed rule governing photography in National Park System units and Wildlife Refuges could restrict media access to these public lands and limit their coverage of natural resource issues.

CRS PUBLISHES BACKGROUNDER ON JOURNALISTS' PRIVILEGE

November 28, 2007–The Oct. 18, 2007 issue of Congressional Research Service has published a useful backgrounder on the current lack of a "shield law" protecting reporters from legal penalties, including jail, when they refuse prosecutors' requests to disclose the identities of confidential sources.

'Horror Movie' Approach Reaches Wide TV Audience

November 15, 2007–

'Need Bee Geek:' Searching For Meaning And Fun In Subject Lines

November 15, 2007–

Book Shelf: Carbon Finance

November 15, 2007–

Book Shelf: The Wild Trees: A Story Of Passion And Daring

November 15, 2007–

Book Shelf: The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story Of Those Who Survived The Great American Dust Bowl

November 15, 2007–

Climate Change May Help Us- But Not Define Us

November 15, 2007–