Posted on 04/09/2020 5:56:36 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Senate Democrats are pushing for a proposal that might send as much as $10 billion to local media outlets as part of a fourth CCP virus relief package, while blocking additional rescue funding for small businesses.
“For over a decade, there has been a steady succession of local outlets closing down, reporters being laid off, production schedules cut, and resources tightened as the growth of social media and technology platforms has concentrated critical advertising revenue in the hands of a few,” states an April 8 letter from 19 mostly Democratic senators, to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
The letter was also addressed to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) and Vice Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.).
The letter didn’t specify an amount of funding to be provided to local media outlets but referenced proposals from three media trade groups that are seeking $5 billion to $10 billion in such assistance.
“Reliable local news and information has been critically important during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet it has become more scarce,” the letter said.
“Any future stimulus package must contain funding to support this important industry at such a critical time. Such a provision should be tailored to benefit aid recipients who make a long-term commitment to high-quality local news.”
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Of course that $250 billion for business owners wasn’t enough. These people need to locked in a prison and abandoned.
Millions for defense, but not one cent for the Tribune
How about we end all worker visa programs, implement eVerify, and let these small businesses compete in a real, meaningful Buy American, Hire American marketplace. That would be more valuable than any stimulus package.
No more “stimulus”. Let it ride. We will make it. The democrats can sit and spin.
We need our pride and dignity back; not government handouts. American ingenuity can bring us through this. But we can’t do it, if we can’t work and invent. Send the people back to work, Mr. President.
Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.
No more “stimulus”. Let it ride. We will make it. The democrats can sit and spin.
There’s going to be trillions more in stimulus. Buckle up.
No more “stimulus”. Let it ride. We will make it. The democrats can sit and spin.
There’s going to be trillions more in stimulus. Buckle up.
Lets see.....we as conservatives are supposed to be in favor of this massive spending.....its the democrats who are bad. It just depends what and who you want to spend it on.
If Trump signs ANY bill that REWARDS those who helped perpetrate the ERASURE OF HIS ECONOMIC SUCCESSES I will NEVER vote in another election. Yeah.. NOT KIDDING.
The decline in “local media” is the product of corporate media like CNN.
Dems gotta dem...
More proof their only and always goal was to get Trump.
BSBSBSBS and as far as voting by mail or from hom both DOA - voting in person and double downing on voter ID!!!!
What-the dens want ore money to fund their pBS opinion shows?
NO thank you!
STOP SPENDING OUR Money!
“Reliable local news and information has been critically important during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet it has become more scarce,” the letter said.
That's because the Partisan Media Shills do nothing but regurgitate DNC talking points. The solution to that is less money, not more.
Way stronger
Any odds on that not happening?
Any odds on that not happening? >>>>>>>
Not according to the GOPe.
Kentucky Congressman Massey, despite his unpopularity, was right.We need to slow it down and get Congress back in Session.
Put them all on Hydroxy-chloroquin prophylaxis dosage. ( 1 x 200 mg HCQ/day, 1 x 220 mg Zinc sulphate or other Zinc vitamin/day)We need our representatives running the country, not deep state plutocrats.
Our future is being destroyed and forcing us into being a socialist nation.
We need our industries, retail and other businesses open
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