Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that journalists be accompanied by an escort
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Pentagon from enforcing its policy requiring journalists to be escorted through the premises at all times.
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2 developments- Jun 30Judge blocks Pentagon from requiring escorts for journalists
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