Romenesko

San Francisco Chronicle
If the the BALCO steroids case were a state matter, Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada would have nothing to worry about, says the Chronicle. "California is one of 31 states with shield laws that recognize the need for reporters to protect their sources. However, there is no similar law governing federal cases. ...Congress: Pass the shield law."
> Senate committee postpones consideration of federal shield law (WP)
> Federal shield law is long overdue, says law professor (Orlando Sentinel)
> Image of US journos behind bars once again projected to the world (SFC)
> Chron lawyer believes case has good chance for high court review (E&P)
> All the wrong people are being punished for the steroid scandal (Oreg.)