Groups Request $5 Billion for Local News Agencies in Coronavirus Stimulus Package

In a letter sent to House and Senate leaders, more than 45 organizations and scholars asked Congress to treat local journalism as an essential service.

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Press-Freedom, Social-Justice Groups Call on Congress to Fund Journalism and Treat Local News as Essential Service During Pandemic

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Groups Request $5 Billion for Local News Agencies in Coronavirus Stimulus Package

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Press-Freedom, Social-Justice Groups Call on Congress to Fund Journalism and Treat Local News as Essential Service During Pandemic

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