First Amendment?

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Submitted by Sam Rose on Sat, 06/12/2010 - 00:22

Mich. bill would mandate reporters get a license to cover politics
A measure proposed in the Michigan Senate would require journalists to
receive a state license in order to cover politics in the state. To
qualify for the license, applicants would have to submit "proof" of
"good moral characters," ethical standards, a journalism or other
degree, and at least three years of experience. NTS MediaOnline http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/wHgIcraDainRDmYj

Why:

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press"...

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