[Publib] Breaking News, April 13, 2007, American Libraries Online

[Gordon Flagg]

Breaking News, April 13, 2007, American Libraries Online
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> Former "John Doe" Warns of Patriot Act Abuse

> Military Libraries Face Closures

> Rochester Residents Weigh In on Filtering

> Exhibit Complainant Defends Free Speech in Mesa County

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