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Secrecy News claims that the new legislation is identical to the anti-leak legislation that was vetoed by President Clinton in 2000.
The United States has never had a statute generally criminalizing leaks or the publication of sensitive information. Despite consideration at a number of moments in our history, concern for the First Amendment and the principle that the press acts as an important check on government abuse has thwarted all previous efforts to pass such legislation. Read More
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