Saving Local News

Published: July 11, 2019, 11 a.m.

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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier of California discusses the reason for and expected benefits of his \\u201cSaving Local News Act of 2019\\u201d (H.R. 3126). If it becomes law, the bill would make it easier for local news organizations to gain non-profit tax status and better deal with the financial challenges many face \\u2013 as many local news providers around the nation cut back on news staff or simply cease operations.

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