Florida House panel approves defamation changes Tuesday
A House panel on Tuesday approved a controversial proposal that would make it easier for people to sue news organizations for defamation.
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A House panel on Tuesday approved a controversial proposal that would make it easier for people to sue news organizations for defamation.
People who oppose the bill say freedom of speech is on the line in Florida
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