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U.S. in 53rd place for freedom of the press

"The latest survey of global press freedoms, released recently by Reporters Without Borders, shows the United States falling another nine places since the previous year to 53rd, tying with Botswana, Croatia and Tonga.

"Cited as part of the reason for the steady decline in the rankings was the sharp tension between the Bush administration and the press that has developed since 9/11 and the federal courts' refusal to recognize a reporter's right to protect confidential sources."

U.S. falls to 53rd in survey of global press freedoms (opinion article)

Reporters without Borders Press Freedom Index 2006

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