A resolution condemning the murder of United States journalist Paul Klebnikov on July 9, 2004, in Moscow, and the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation.

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Condemns: (1) the July 2004 murder of U.S. journalist Paul Klebnikov in Moscow; and (2) the murders of other members of the media in the Russian Federation. Commends the Office of the Russian Prosecutor General for its continuing investigation of Mr. Klebnikov's murder. Urges the government of Russia to: (1) continue its inquiries into Mr. Klebnikov's murder, and to bring the responsible parties to justice; (2) accept offers of investigatory assistance from the United States and other concerned governments; (3) assist journalists who have started independent inquiries into Mr. Klebnikov's death, to the extent that such assistance conforms with Russian privacy safeguards and laws; and (4) take action to protect the independence and freedom of the media of Russia and of visiting members of the media.

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 25 July 2006

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  Agreed to Senate · EN · 25 July 2006

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 25 July 2006

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 29 June 2006

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• Introduced in Senate

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