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Beach Rat

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3. Man does this really show how important good reporters are!

Reply to ColumbusLib (Reply #1)

Thu Feb 13, 2014, 03:01 PM

Feb 2014

An engaged and aggressive press really can make a difference. I remember reading a study that showed the amount of inside deals an other corruption that occurs in states that don't have a state-wide newspaper with a bureau in the state capital.

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This has been covered on MSNBC ColumbusLib Feb 2014 #1

Man does this really show how important good reporters are! Beach Rat Feb 2014 #3

Now can I post this? Dread Pirate Roberts Feb 2014 #2

Hopefully, This Level.... Laxman Feb 2014 #4

Kicking This Back To The Top.... Laxman Feb 2014 #5