On the recordMay 5, 2009
It's clear to me that our newspapers are a check on, not just local government and the Federal Government, but on corporations, on businesses, on community activities.
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congress.govIt's clear to me that our newspapers are a check on, not just local government and the Federal Government, but on corporations, on businesses, on community activities.
Cardin emphasizes the role of newspapers in democracy and accountability.
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