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WASHINGTON — On Monday, Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) introduced S. 3099, a bill that prohibits the Defense Department from using government funds to spread propaganda.

On Monday, Sens. John Kerry (D-Mass.), Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) introduced S. 3099, a bill that prohibits the Defense Department from using government funds to spread propaganda.

Thank you. And thank you Free Press for showing America what an Honest-to-God grassroots citizens’ conference looks like. You guys are democracy at its best!

MINNEAPOLIS — On Saturday, former CBS News anchor Dan Rather gave a blistering critique of corporate news at the National Conference for Media Reform hosted by Free Press — the national, nonpartisan media reform group.

Last night, Dan Rather validated all of our deepest concerns and worst fears about how corporate media has abandoned its sense of responsibility. To make a buck, they are transforming real journalism into infotainment.

MINNEAPOLIS — Today, legendary journalist Bill Moyers electrified an audience of more than 3,500 in Minneapolis, calling the media reform movement “the most significant citizens’ movement to emerge in this new century.”

MINNEAPOLIS — Today, legendary journalist Bill Moyers electrified an audience of more than 3,500 in Minneapolis, calling the media reform movement “the most significant citizens’ movement to emerge in this new century.”

MINNEAPOLIS — Today, more than 3,000 people from across the country are gathered in Minneapolis for the National Conference for Media Reform — an extraordinary event showcasing the growing movement to create more accountable, democratic
and diverse media.

MINNEAPOLIS — On June 6-8, a broad array of policymakers, scholars, media producers, grassroots activists and concerned citizens will gather in Minneapolis for the 2008 National Conference for Media Reform. This landmark event — hosted by Free Press at the Minneapolis Convention Center — will bring together growing movement to create a more accountable, democratic and diverse media.

WASHINGTON — Today, Verizon Wireless agreed to buy Alltel Corp. for $5.9 billion. According to the Associated Press, this deal would make Verizon the largest cellular carrier in the United States.

Ben Scott, policy director of Free Press, made the following statement: