[Publib] Breaking News, June 2 American Libraries Online

[Gordon Flagg]

Breaking News, June 2 American Libraries Online
<http://www.ala.org/alonline/>

> Four Connecticut Librarians Shed John Doe Gag

> Supreme Court Sends Mixed Signals on Public Employees' Speech

> Justice Department Urges Internet Firms to Retain User Data

> Laura Bush Announces $1.5 Million in Gulf Coast Grants

> Smithsonian Head Testifies on Showtime Contract

> Tax-Limit Override for Medway Library Discouraged

> Grande Bibliothèque Issues Report on Falling Glass Panels

> Canada's Library of Parliament Reopens


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