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Lawmakers argue student journalists get no special protections

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 21, 2017//

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Lawmakers argue student journalists get no special protections

Lawmakers argue student journalists get no special protections

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 21, 2017//

Legislation designed to protect student journalists from censorship has hit a roadblock Thursday amid criticism from some lawmakers that they’re not entitled to those protections. House Majority Leader John Allen,...

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