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Lawmakers slam newspaper bailout idea

Source: The Washington Times

Washington : DC : USA | 2 months ago

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Judging from the turnout Thursday by members of the Joint Economic Committee for a hearing titled "The Future of Newspapers: The Impact on the Economy and Democracy," lawmakers on Capitol Hill are not too keen to help an industry that is often critical of lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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