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On the recordSeptember 23, 2009
But despite all the important contributions of our journalists--without whom we would not have heard about Iran-Contra during President Carter's Administration--journalism as a business should not be given a bailout by the American taxpayer.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess argues against taxpayer bailouts for journalism despite its contributions.

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