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    Confidential Sources, Political Payback and the Public's Right to Know

    Influential reporters are revealing protected sources at the Lewis "Scooter" Libby trial. Is the free press at risk in the courtroom?  We hear about anonymous sources, political payback and the public's right to know.  Plus, General Casey goes before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to become Army Chief-of-Staff.  On Reporter's Notebook, Italy's former Prime Minister issues a public apology to his wife.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 1, 2007 • 1h 0m Listen

    Influential reporters are revealing protected sources at the Lewis "Scooter" Libby trial. Is the free press at risk in the courtroom? We hear about anonymous sources, political payback and the public's right to know. Plus, General Casey goes before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to become Army Chief-of-Staff. On Reporter's Notebook, Italy's former Prime Minister issues a public apology to his wife.

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      Warren Olney

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