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Lamar Smith: “Yesterday, The New York Times, the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times each featured a news story about President…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2010
Yesterday, The New York Times, the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times each featured a news story about President Obama's trip to Missouri to promote his health care plan. Combined, the three articles feature 16 quotes from individuals who support the administration's plan compared to just two quotes from those opposing it. This is a high level of bias considering that most Americans oppose the health care proposal and about two-thirds of Americans want Congress to start over and get it right. The national media continue to be an unpaid public relations firm for this administration's health care scheme. To restore their credibility, the national media should give Americans the facts on health care, not just the administration's opinions.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas
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Mar 12, 2010

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The speaker criticizes media bias in coverage of President Obama's health care plan.

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