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<title>A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United States and to international peace and stability.</title>
<summary summary-id="id115sres691v00" currentChamber="SENATE" update-date="2019-01-23">
<action-date>2018-11-15</action-date>
<action-desc>Introduced in Senate</action-desc>
<summary-text><![CDATA[<p>Reaffirms the central role that independent and professional journalism plays in our society, and expresses support for, and solidarity with, independent journalists around the globe.</p> <p>Condemns President Trump's rhetoric against the press.</p> <p>Concurs with the statement of CNN that the withdrawal of press credentials from Jim Acosta is &quot;a threat to our democracy and the country deserves better.&quot;</p> <p>Supports an independent investigation by the United Nations into the death of Jamal Khashoggi.</p>]]></summary-text>
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