Is The U.S. Congress About To Limit The Media's Access To Leaks That May Endanger National Security?

U.S. General Keith Alexander (Reuters / Jason Reed)

Anti-leaks Legislation Coming Within Weeks, Says NSA Chief -- RT

The head of the National Security Agency, General Keith Alexander, alluded to unspecified legislation on media leaks as being forthcoming, potentially within weeks, during remarks at a cybersecurity panel on Tuesday.

During an event at Georgetown University Alexander commented that leaks by former NSA contractor by Edward Snowden, which have subsequently been published by media outlets around the world, had compromised the country’s ability to secure against cybersecurity threats.

Alexander also alluded to making “headway” on forthcoming policy by the government encompassing such media leaks, which has caught most by surprise.

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Update: NSA Director’s Comments Suggest Anti-Leaks Legislation Being Secretly Developed in Response to Snowden -- Fire Dog Lake

My Comment: If these reports are true .... this will be the biggest infringement on U.S. media rights in my lifetime. This should send a shudder down everyone's spine .... because if this passes, there will be no stopping them from imposing further restrictions in the future.