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On the recordJuly 11, 2018
Mr. Speaker, Gallup recently polled Americans on their perceptions of bias, inaccuracy, and misinformation in news reporting. Their survey found: Sixty-two percent said the news they read in newspapers, see on television, or hear on the radio is biased; Forty-four percent believe the news they read in newspapers, see on television, or hear on the radio is inaccurate; More than a third described the news they see on these channels as misinformation--false or inaccurate information that is presented as if it were true. In other words, fake news. The same poll found 8 out of 10 adults feel angry or bothered by seeing biased information. It is obvious that the news media have abandoned objective, fact- based reporting and are instead promoting a liberal agenda. Their news reports only tell one side of the story: their side. Until the news media returns to objective reporting, Americans will continue to view them skeptically. ____________________
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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