Newspaper Bailout

Newspaper Bailout Hypocrisy

Michael C. Moynihan | Posted 06.20.2009 | Media


Michael C. Moynihan

For those who see a connection between American democracy and the demise of the newspaper industry, it's time to get the government involved to save the news business.

Washington Governor Christine Gregoire On Why She Gave Newspapers A Tax Break

The Daily Beast | Lloyd Grove | Posted 06.15.2009 | Media


As she becomes the first governor in the nation to funnel taxpayer money into her state's ailing newspaper industry this week, Washington State's Chri...

Newspaper Bailout: Washington State Approves Tax Cut For Newspapers

Business Insider | Nicholas Carlson | Posted 06.13.2009 | Media


Senator Kerry isn't cutting Arthur Sulzburger a fat check or anything so obvious, but make no mistake: the newspaper bailout is on. Washington Gove...

Gibbs On Newspaper Bailout: "I Don't Know What, In All Honesty, Government Can Do About It"

Huffington Post | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 06.04.2009 | Media


A reporter pressed Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Monday whether the White House is concerned about the fate of newspapers. Gibbs' reply suggested th...

Media Bailout Sparks Debate

Reuters | Posted 01.31.2009 | Media


Connecticut lawmaker Frank Nicastro sees saving the local newspaper as his duty. But others think he and his colleagues are setting a worrisome preced...