Around the Nation: August 2, 2007

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  1. Rep. Alcee Hastings and Senator Ben Cardin Hold Hearing on Media Freedom
    • Washington, DC.
    • 2:00pm

    The US Helsinki Commission will hold a hearing on “Freedom of the Media in the OSCE Region,” focusing on trends regarding media freedom in states participating in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Witnesses include: Ms. Fatima Tlisova, a Russian journalist (residing in the United States since March 2007) who was subjected to violent physical attacks and intimidation as a result of her reportage from the conflict-torn North Caucasus region of the Russian Federation; Ms. Nina Ognianova, Europe and Central Asia program coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists; Ms. Paula Schriefer, director of advocacy, Freedom House. Room 340 of the Cannon House Office Building.

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