Articles & Reports – Legislative Affairs Committee

Implications for the News Media of “Anti Leaks” Proposals in Congress

 Download Publication Prepared by James McLaughlin* and Harrison Korn**for the Legislative Affairs CommitteeNovember 2012 Executive Summary In recent months, a series of high-profile news stories about classified intelligence programs has galvanized support in Congress for “anti-leaks” legislation.  The most aggressive activity has taken place in the Senate, where the intelligence committee, led by Sen. Dianne…