Shield Law Sponsor: Bloggers 'Probably Not' Considered Journos

Shield Law Sponsor: Bloggers 'Probably Not' Considered Journos:

"In other remarks about the legislation at IAPA's 61st General Assembly, Lugar acknowledged that the legislation could amount to a 'privilege' for reporters over other Americans.

'I think, very frankly, you can make a case that this is a special boon for reporters, and certainly for their role in freedom of the press,' he said. 'At the end of the day what we will come out with says there is something privileged about being a reporter, and being able to report on something without being thrown into jail.'"