[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H166]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TAXPAYERS SHOULD NOT FUND LIBERAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS

  (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, since 2002 over $362 million in 
government grants have gone to fund a liberal news organization by the 
name of Internews.
  The Business and Media Institute describes Internews as a liberal 
journalism nonprofit, and states that not only does it push a liberal 
agenda, but it also has helped create three other liberal 
organizations.
  Why are taxpayers' dollars subsidizing a liberal news outlet? This is 
a misuse of the public's money. People need unbiased information so 
they can form their own opinions and make educated decisions.
  One of the greatest challenges that democratic America faces today is 
a biased media. It is inexcusable and irresponsible for the Federal 
Government to give any of the American taxpayers' dollars to a liberal 
media organization.

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