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New bill would lift ban on journalists photographing returning military dead.

The Reaction found this 8/15/2008 on thinkprogress.org

A new bill would require the Department of Defense to “ grant journalists access to ceremonies honoring fallen military personnel .” Introduced by Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) last month, the bill has six co-sponsors and won the endorsement of the National Press Photographers Association this week . The bill states: The Secretary of Defense shall grant access to accredited members of the media ...